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F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 2,485 vs 2,175 km/h, range 3,000 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 33,724 vs 10,400 kg, built 712 vs 11,496 units.

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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 December 1970 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1972 1958
Number produced 712 units 11496 units
Average unit price $38 million $2 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 7.2 m
Height 4.9 m 4.1 m
Length 19.1 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 793 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 1 x 7,095 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,175 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 10,400 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 14.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 14 years before the F-14 Tomcat which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.