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CF-105 Arrow vs MiG-21 Fishbed

CF-105 Arrow vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 2,103 vs 2,125 km/h, range 483 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 31,120 vs 8,625 kg, built 5 vs 11,496 units.

Avro CF-105 Arrow combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CF-105 Arrow
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
CF-105 Arrow MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 25 March 1958 16 June 1955
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced 5 units 11496 units
Average unit price $3 million $2 million
Wing area 113.8 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 7.2 m
Height 6.3 m 4.1 m
Length 23.7 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 2103 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 483 km 660 km
Service ceiling 16,154 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 22,245 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,659 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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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.