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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 2,175 km/h, range 2,870 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 12,800 vs 10,400 kg, built 77 vs 11,496 units.

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2Full specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 FishbedFull specs
Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 20 July 1971 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1977 1958
Number produced 77 units 11496 units
Average unit price $22 million $2 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 7.2 m
Height 4.4 m 4.1 m
Length 17.9 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 793 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 1 x 7,095 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 10,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 14.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 19 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.