MiG-15 Fagot vs TBM

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the TBM are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 555 km/h for the TBM. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 3,304 km for the TBM. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 9,185 m for the TBM.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 1,000 for the TBM. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $4.5M for the TBM. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 41 years before the TBM (1947 vs 1988).

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

TBM

French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use.
Socata TBM Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata
First flight 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $4.5 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—‰

TBM

Wing area 18.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.7 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 10.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 555 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,304 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,185 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,354 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,837 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 522 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or TBM?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or TBM?
The TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or TBM?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or TBM?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,105 kg compared to the TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or TBM?
The TBM is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or TBM?
The TBM is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or TBM?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 41 years before the TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or TBM?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,000 units of the TBM.