MiG-15 Fagot vs Sea Harrier

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Sea Harrier are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and British Aerospace respectively.

Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 1,145 km/h for the Sea Harrier. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 740 km for the Sea Harrier. The Sea Harrier operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 111 for the Sea Harrier. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $15.6M for the Sea Harrier. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 31 years before the Sea Harrier (1947 vs 1978).

Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-15 Fagot Combat profile drawing
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 $200K
British naval short take-off and vertical landing jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft, developed in the late 1970s and operated from aircraft carriers for air defence and ground attack until the early 21st century.
British Aerospace Sea Harrier Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 20 August 1978
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 111 units
Average unit price $15.6 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 18.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.7 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 14.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1145 km/h â—‰
Operational range 740 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,884 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,616 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 96 kN â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Sea Harrier's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 31 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.