MiG-15 Fagot vs Su-7 Fitter

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Su-7 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. The Su-7 Fitter reaches 2,150 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,650 km for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 15,210 kg MTOW, the Su-7 Fitter is 2.5x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 1,847 for the Su-7 Fitter. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $3M for the Su-7 Fitter. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 8 years before the Su-7 Fitter (1947 vs 1955).

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 $0.2 million
Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts.
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1847 units
Average unit price $3 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 34.0 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m
Height 5.0 m
Length 16.6 m
Maximum speed 2150 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,210 kg
Empty weight 8,937 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,800 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,075 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,847 units of the Su-7 Fitter.