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A-37 Dragonfly vs MiG-21 Fishbed

A-37 Dragonfly vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 816 vs 2,125 km/h, range 1,628 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 8,625 kg, built 577 vs 11,496 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 1 October 1964 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1967 1958
Number produced 577 units 11496 units
Average unit price $160K $2 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 7.2 m
Height 2.7 m 4.1 m
Length 8.6 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 660 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 1,309 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.