GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 2,485 vs 2,125 km/h, range 3,000 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 33,724 vs 8,625 kg, built 712 vs 11,496 units.

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
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 13.5 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 660 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
F-14 Tomcat vs Su-35 Flanker-E F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-17 Fresco F-14 Tomcat vs F-4 Phantom II F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-23 Flogger F-14 Tomcat vs F-16 Fighting Falcon F-14 Tomcat vs J-6 Farmer

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 2,125 km/h, a difference of 360 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 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 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 8,625 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 13.5 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.