F-111 Aardvark vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Overview

The F-111 Aardvark and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 19,000 m for the MiG-21 Fishbed. At 45,359 kg MTOW, the F-111 Aardvark is 5.3x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 9 years before the F-111 Aardvark (1955 vs 1964).

F-111 Aardvark

American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 21 December 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 563 units
Average unit price $15 million
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MiG-21 Fishbed

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 🇨🇳 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
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F-111 Aardvark

Wing area 61.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.2 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 22.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 2655 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,940 km ◉
Service ceiling 20,117 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg ◉
Empty weight 21,400 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 8,119 kgf ◉

MiG-21 Fishbed

Wing area 23.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.2 m ◉
Height 4.1 m ◉
Length 13.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 2125 km/h ◉
Operational range 660 km ◉
Service ceiling 19,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,871 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 19,000 meters (62,335 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.

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