MiG-15 Fagot vs Su-25 Frogfoot

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 970 km/h for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot. At 17,600 kg MTOW, the Su-25 Frogfoot is 2.9x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 28 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1947 vs 1975).

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
Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions.
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1981
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $11 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 30.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.4 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 32 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.