F-100 Super Sabre vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Overview

The F-100 Super Sabre and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,390 km/h for the F-100 Super Sabre vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The F-100 Super Sabre has an operational range of 3,211 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-100 Super Sabre.

The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in 2,294 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $2M for the F-100 Super Sabre vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The F-100 Super Sabre first flew 2 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed (1953 vs 1955).

American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight.
North American F-100 Super Sabre Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 25 May 1953
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 2294 units
Average unit price $2 million
Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.8 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 15.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1390 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,211 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,587 kgf β—‰
Wing area 23.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 7.2 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 13.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2125 km/h β—‰
Operational range 660 km β—‰
Service ceiling 19,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,871 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 1,390 km/h, a difference of 735 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,800 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-100 Super Sabre is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-100 Super Sabre at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-100 Super Sabre entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 2,294 units of the F-100 Super Sabre.