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A-1 Skyraider vs MiG-21 Fishbed

A-1 Skyraider vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 518 vs 2,175 km/h, range 2,118 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 10,400 kg, built 3,180 vs 11,496 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-1 Skyraider MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 18 March 1945 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1946 1958
Number produced 3180 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 37.2 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 7.2 m
Height 4.8 m 4.1 m
Length 11.8 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 793 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 7,095 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 1,657 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The A-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,400 kg compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,213 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 12 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 3,180 units of the A-1 Skyraider.