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MiG-15 Fagot vs Yak-15 Feather

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-15 Fagot Yak-15 Feather
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 19 December 1947 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1949 1947
Number produced 17310 units 280 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.6 m² 14.9 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 9.2 m
Height 3.7 m -- m
Length 10.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 1075 km/h 786 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 510 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg 2,638 kg
Empty weight 3,580 kg 1,852 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 900 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Yak-15 Feather are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 786 km/h for the Yak-15 Feather. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 510 km for the Yak-15 Feather. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-15 Feather. At 6,105 kg MTOW, the MiG-15 Fagot is 2.3x the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 280 for the Yak-15 Feather. The Yak-15 Feather first flew 1 years before the MiG-15 Fagot (1946 vs 1947).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 786 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,105 kg compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-15 Fagot is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather entered service first in 1947, 2 years before the MiG-15 Fagot which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 280 units of the Yak-15 Feather.