MiG-15 Fagot vs Rafale
The MiG-15 Fagot and the Rafale are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 1,912 km/h for the Rafale. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,850 km for the Rafale. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 15,240 m for the Rafale. At 24,500 kg MTOW, the Rafale is 4.0x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 239 for the Rafale. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $115M for the Rafale. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 39 years before the Rafale (1947 vs 1986).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 19 December 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1949 |
| Number produced | 17310 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 July 1986 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 239 units |
| Average unit price | $115 million |
| Wing area | 20.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1075 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,105 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,580 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,700 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 45.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1912 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,196 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 20,388 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The Rafale is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 837 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Rafale's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The Rafale is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 52 years before the Rafale which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 239 units of the Rafale.