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F11F Tiger vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F11F Tiger vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,211 vs 2,125 km/h, range 2,056 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 10,641 vs 8,625 kg, built 199 vs 11,496 units.

Grumman F11F Tiger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F11F Tiger
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
F11F Tiger MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 30 July 1954 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1956 1958
Number produced 199 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 23.2 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 7.2 m
Height 4.0 m 4.1 m
Length 14.0 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1211 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 2,056 km 660 km
Service ceiling 14,935 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,641 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 6,264 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,763 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F11F Tiger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F11F Tiger's 1,211 km/h, a difference of 914 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F11F Tiger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F11F Tiger has a longer range at 2,056 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F11F Tiger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F11F Tiger's 14,935 meters (48,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the F11F Tiger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F11F Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,641 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F11F Tiger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F11F Tiger is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the F11F Tiger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F11F Tiger entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F11F Tiger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 199 units of the F11F Tiger.