MiG-15 Fagot vs Shenyang J-35

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Shenyang J-35 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation respectively.

Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 1,905 km/h for the Shenyang J-35. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 3,500 km for the Shenyang J-35. The Shenyang J-35 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Shenyang J-35 is 4.6x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 57 for the Shenyang J-35. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 74 years before the Shenyang J-35 (1947 vs 2021).

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
China's first carrier-capable fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation Shenyang J-35 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Aircraft Corporation
First flight 29 October 2021
Year introduced 2025
Number produced 57 units
Average unit price --
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
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 11.5 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 17.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1905 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,830 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,905 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 830 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 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 Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Shenyang J-35?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 76 years before the Shenyang J-35 which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Shenyang J-35?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 57 units of the Shenyang J-35.