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MiG-15 Fagot vs Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
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Specifications
MiG-15 Fagot Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 19 December 1947 25 September 1997
Year introduced 1949 --
Number produced 17310 units 1 units
Average unit price $200K $75 million
Wing area 20.6 m² 61.9 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 15.2 m
Height 3.7 m 6.3 m
Length 10.1 m 22.6 m
Maximum speed 1075 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 3,580 kg 16,375 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 7,598 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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 3,300 km for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is 5.7x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 1 for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $75M for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 50 years before the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin (1947 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.