MiG-15 Fagot vs Su-33 Flanker-D

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Su-33 Flanker-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-33 Flanker-D reaches 2,300 km/h — 2.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The Su-33 Flanker-D operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-33 Flanker-D is 5.4x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 22 for the Su-33 Flanker-D. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $45M for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 52 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D (1947 vs 1999).

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-33 Flanker-D

Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 22 units
Average unit price $45 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-33 Flanker-D

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 22.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,600 kgf â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D 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-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D 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-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 45 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.

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