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A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
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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 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 660 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II. At 19,050 kg MTOW, the A-7 Corsair II is 2.2x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.

The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 10 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1955 vs 1965).

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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 2,125 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 1,002 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 1,981 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 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 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
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.