F-106 Delta Dart vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Overview

The F-106 Delta Dart and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,454 km/h for the F-106 Delta Dart vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The F-106 Delta Dart has an operational range of 2,472 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the F-106 Delta Dart.

The F-106 Delta Dart has been produced in 350 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 1 years before the F-106 Delta Dart (1955 vs 1956).

American all-weather interceptor aircraft, developed in the mid-1950s, primarily used by the United States Air Force during the Cold War era.
Convair F-106 Delta Dart Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 26 December 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 350 units
Average unit price --
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 61.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 6.2 m β—‰
Length 21.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2454 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,472 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,077 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 72 kN 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-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 2,472 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.