MiG-15 Fagot vs SO 4050 Vautour

The MiG-15 Fagot and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sud Aviation respectively. Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 1,106 km/h for the SO 4050 Vautour. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 15,200 m for the SO 4050 Vautour. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the SO 4050 Vautour is 3.4x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $2M for the SO 4050 Vautour. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 5 years before the SO 4050 Vautour (1947 vs 1952).

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 $0.2 million
French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 149 units
Average unit price $2 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 45.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.1 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1106 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,400 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.