AMX vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The AMX and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,160 km/h for the AMX vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX. The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 29 years before the AMX (1955 vs 1984).
| Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer |
| First flight | 15 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $13 million |
| Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. | |
|
|
| 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 | 68.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 660 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 965 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The AMX is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 31 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.