MiG-15 Fagot vs Su-17 Fitter

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 19 years before the Su-17 Fitter (1947 vs 1966).

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
Soviet-era fighter-bomber, extensively deployed in varied conflicts worldwide, known for its variable-sweep wing design and robust operational capacity.
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 2867 units
Average unit price $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 27.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2140 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,890 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,932 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,065 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,890 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 22 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 2,867 units of the Su-17 Fitter.