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F4D Skyray vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F4D Skyray vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,161 vs 2,125 km/h, range 1,926 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 12,300 vs 8,625 kg, built 422 vs 11,496 units.

Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
F4D Skyray MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 23 January 1951 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1956 1958
Number produced 422 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 51.8 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.2 m
Height 4.0 m 4.1 m
Length 13.8 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1161 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,926 km 660 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,300 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 7,268 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F4D Skyray or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,161 km/h, a difference of 964 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F4D Skyray or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F4D Skyray has a longer range at 1,926 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F4D Skyray or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F4D Skyray's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F4D Skyray or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F4D Skyray has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,300 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F4D Skyray or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F4D Skyray is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the F4D Skyray or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F4D Skyray entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F4D Skyray or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 422 units of the F4D Skyray.