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Buccaneer vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Buccaneer vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 2,175 km/h, range 3,700 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 10,400 kg, built 211 vs 11,496 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 FishbedFull specs
Specifications
Buccaneer MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 30 April 1958 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1962 1958
Number produced 211 units 11496 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $2 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 7.2 m
Height 5.0 m 4.1 m
Length 19.3 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 793 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,990 kgf 1 x 7,095 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 2,175 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,135 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 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 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 10,400 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 14.7 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.