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Étendard IVM vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Étendard IVM vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,099 vs 2,125 km/h, range 3,300 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 10,200 vs 8,625 kg, built 90 vs 11,496 units.

Dassault Étendard IVM combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Étendard IVM
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
Étendard IVM MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 24 July 1956 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1962 1958
Number produced 90 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 28.4 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 7.2 m
Height 3.9 m 4.1 m
Length 14.4 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1099 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 660 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,200 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 5,897 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 43 kN 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Étendard IVM or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Étendard IVM's 1,099 km/h, a difference of 1,026 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Étendard IVM or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Étendard IVM has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the Étendard IVM or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Étendard IVM's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the Étendard IVM or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Étendard IVM has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,200 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the Étendard IVM or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Étendard IVM is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Étendard IVM or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the Étendard IVM which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Étendard IVM or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 90 units of the Étendard IVM.