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A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-21 Fishbed

A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,111 vs 2,175 km/h, range 2,485 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 19,050 vs 10,400 kg, built 1,545 vs 11,496 units.

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair IIFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 FishbedFull specs
Specifications
A-7 Corsair II MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 September 1965 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1966 1958
Number produced 1545 units 11496 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 7.2 m
Height 4.9 m 4.1 m
Length 14.1 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 2,485 km 793 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 7,095 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,111 km/h, a difference of 1,064 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 2,485 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 10,400 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
Both the A-7 Corsair II and MiG-21 Fishbed cost approximately $2.0 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 8 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.