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AMCA vs MiG-21 Fishbed

AMCA vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,912 vs 2,125 km/h, range 5,325 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 27,000 vs 8,625 kg.

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AMCA
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
AMCA MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight -- 16 June 1955
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced N/A 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 55.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 7.2 m
Height 4.5 m 4.1 m
Length 18.0 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 5,325 km 660 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMCA or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the AMCA's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The AMCA has a longer range at 5,325 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMCA or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The AMCA has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 19,000 meters (62,335 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMCA or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The AMCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the AMCA or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The AMCA is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.