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F-111 Aardvark vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F-111 Aardvark vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,125 km/h, range 5,940 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 45,359 vs 8,625 kg, built 563 vs 11,496 units.

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
F-111 Aardvark MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 December 1964 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1967 1958
Number produced 563 units 11496 units
Average unit price $15 million $2 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 7.2 m
Height 5.0 m 4.1 m
Length 22.4 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 660 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 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.