MiG-15 Fagot vs Su-15 Flagon

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Su-15 Flagon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,380 km for the Su-15 Flagon. The Su-15 Flagon operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Su-15 Flagon is 2.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 1,290 for the Su-15 Flagon. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $4M for the Su-15 Flagon. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 15 years before the Su-15 Flagon (1947 vs 1962).

MiG-15 Fagot

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
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Su-15 Flagon

Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007.
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 1290 units
Average unit price $4 million
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MiG-15 Fagot

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—‰

Su-15 Flagon

Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1971 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,380 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,678 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,956 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 896 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 18 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,290 units of the Su-15 Flagon.

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