MiG-15 Fagot vs Su-27 Flanker
The MiG-15 Fagot and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. The Su-27 Flanker reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.3x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 30,000 kg MTOW, the Su-27 Flanker is 4.9x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 31 years before the Su-27 Flanker (1947 vs 1978).
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| 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-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 20 May 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 680 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wing area | 20.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1075 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,105 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,580 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,700 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,340 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 35 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.