MiG-15 Fagot vs Tornado

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Panavia respectively. The Tornado reaches 2,420 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 3,148 km for the Tornado. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Tornado is 4.6x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $35M for the Tornado. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 27 years before the Tornado (1947 vs 1974).

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
European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.
Panavia Tornado Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Panavia
First flight 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 990 units
Average unit price $35 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 26.6 m²
Wingspan 13.9 m
Height 6.0 m
Length 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2420 km/h
Operational range 3,148 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg
Empty weight 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,936 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Tornado?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Tornado?
The Tornado is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Tornado?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 31 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Tornado?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 990 units of the Tornado.