MiG-15 Fagot vs Su-30 Flanker-C

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 2,125 km/h for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-30 Flanker-C operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-30 Flanker-C is 5.4x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 42 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1947 vs 1989).

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-30 Flanker-C

Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide.
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 30 December 1989
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 630 units
Average unit price $37 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-30 Flanker-C

Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2125 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 17,700 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 12,497 kgf â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,050 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C 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-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 47 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.

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