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MiG-15 Fagot vs Yak-9 Frank

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
MiG-15 Fagot Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 19 December 1947 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1949 1942
Number produced 17310 units 16769 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.6 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 9.7 m
Height 3.7 m 3.0 m
Length 10.1 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1075 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 675 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 3,580 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 5 years before the MiG-15 Fagot (1942 vs 1947).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 385 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,105 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-15 Fagot is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 7 years before the MiG-15 Fagot which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 16,769 units of the Yak-9 Frank.