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DH.112 Venom vs MiG-21 Fishbed

DH.112 Venom vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,030 vs 2,125 km/h, range 1,738 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 6,985 vs 8,625 kg, built 1,431 vs 11,496 units.

De Havilland DH.112 Venom combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.112 Venom
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
DH.112 Venom MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 2 September 1949 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1952 1958
Number produced 1431 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 25.9 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 12.7 m 7.2 m
Height 1.9 m 4.1 m
Length 9.7 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1030 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,738 km 660 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,985 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 4,174 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,200 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the DH.112 Venom's 1,030 km/h, a difference of 1,095 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The DH.112 Venom has a longer range at 1,738 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the DH.112 Venom's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the DH.112 Venom's 6,985 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the DH.112 Venom's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The DH.112 Venom entered service first in 1952, 6 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,431 units of the DH.112 Venom.