Alphajet vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The Alphajet and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 2.1x the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 14,630 m for the Alphajet. The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 18 years before the Alphajet (1955 vs 1973).
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 16 June 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 11496 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1,125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Alphajet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the Alphajet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 20 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.