Buccaneer vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The Buccaneer and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 2.0x the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h. The Buccaneer has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 12,200 m for the Buccaneer. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Buccaneer is 3.2x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The Buccaneer has been produced in 211 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $2.5M for the Buccaneer vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 3 years before the Buccaneer (1955 vs 1958).
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley |
| First flight | 30 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
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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 | 47.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,070 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 Buccaneer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,085 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Buccaneer is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.