CF-105 Arrow vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The CF-105 Arrow and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Avro and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,103 km/h for the CF-105 Arrow vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The CF-105 Arrow has an operational range of 483 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 16,154 m for the CF-105 Arrow. At 31,120 kg MTOW, the CF-105 Arrow is 3.6x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The CF-105 Arrow has been produced in 5 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $3M for the CF-105 Arrow vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 3 years before the CF-105 Arrow (1955 vs 1958).
| Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| First flight | 25 March 1958 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | $3 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 | 113.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2103 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,154 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,120 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,245 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 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—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 2,103 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 16,154 meters (52,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,120 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The CF-105 Arrow is longer at 23.7 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The CF-105 Arrow is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.