F-22 Raptor vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Overview

The F-22 Raptor and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,414 km/h for the F-22 Raptor vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The F-22 Raptor has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The F-22 Raptor operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 19,000 m for the MiG-21 Fishbed. At 38,000 kg MTOW, the F-22 Raptor is 4.4x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.

The F-22 Raptor has been produced in 195 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $150M for the F-22 Raptor vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 42 years before the F-22 Raptor (1955 vs 1997).

F-22 Raptor

American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War.
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 7 September 1997
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 195 units
Average unit price $150 million
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MiG-21 Fishbed

Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 11496 units
Average unit price $2 million
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F-22 Raptor

Wing area 78.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.6 m ◉
Height 5.1 m ◉
Length 18.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 2414 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 19,812 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 19,700 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf ◉

MiG-21 Fishbed

Wing area 23.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.2 m ◉
Height 4.1 m ◉
Length 13.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 2125 km/h ◉
Operational range 660 km ◉
Service ceiling 19,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,871 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-22 Raptor has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-22 Raptor 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-22 Raptor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 47 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.

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