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F-15 Eagle vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F-15 Eagle vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,125 km/h, range 3,971 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 30,844 vs 8,625 kg, built 1,198 vs 11,496 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
F-15 Eagle MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 July 1972 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1976 1958
Number produced 1198 units 11496 units
Average unit price $29 million $2 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 7.2 m
Height 5.6 m 4.1 m
Length 19.4 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 660 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-15 Eagle 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-15 Eagle or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 19,000 meters (62,335 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 18 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.