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F-106 Delta Dart vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F-106 Delta Dart vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 2,454 vs 2,125 km/h, range 4,345 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 15,653 vs 8,625 kg, built 350 vs 11,496 units.

Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta Dart
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
F-106 Delta Dart MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 26 December 1956 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1959 1958
Number produced 350 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 7.2 m
Height 6.2 m 4.1 m
Length 21.6 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 2454 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 4,345 km 660 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 11,077 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 109 kN 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-106 Delta Dart is faster with a maximum speed of 2,454 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 329 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 4,345 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,653 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-106 Delta Dart is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the F-106 Delta Dart which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 350 units of the F-106 Delta Dart.