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F-47 vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F-47 vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 2,125 km/h, range 1,900 vs 660 km.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
F-47 MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight -- 16 June 1955
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced N/A 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area -- m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan -- m 7.2 m
Height -- m 4.1 m
Length -- m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 660 km
Service ceiling -- m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-47 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F-47's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-47 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-47 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-47 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F-47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-47 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the F-47's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-47 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the F-47's 0.0 meters.