MiG-15 Fagot vs Yak-38 Forger

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Yak-38 Forger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 1,210 km/h for the Yak-38 Forger. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,300 km for the Yak-38 Forger. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 11,300 m for the Yak-38 Forger. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 231 for the Yak-38 Forger. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $12M for the Yak-38 Forger. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 23 years before the Yak-38 Forger (1947 vs 1970).

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
Soviet vertical takeoff/landing fighter, developed during the Cold War, primarily utilized on Soviet naval aviation carriers.
Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 27 September 1970
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 231 units
Average unit price $12 million
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—‰
Wing area 18.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1210 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,020 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,050 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,300 meters (37,073 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 27 years before the Yak-38 Forger which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 231 units of the Yak-38 Forger.