MiG-15 Fagot vs Su-27 Flanker

Overview

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).

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-27 Flanker

Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions.
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Combat profile drawing
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
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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-27 Flanker

Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 5.9 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,530 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,670 kgf â—‰

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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.

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