F-5 Freedom Fighter vs MiG-21 Fishbed
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Specifications
|
F-5 Freedom Fighter |
MiG-21 Fishbed |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Northrop |
Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight |
30 July 1959 |
16 June 1955 |
| Year introduced |
1965 |
1958 |
| Number produced |
1204 units |
11496 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$2 million |
| Wing area |
17.3 m² |
23.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
8.1 m |
7.2 m |
| Height |
4.1 m |
4.1 m |
| Length |
14.5 m |
13.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
1700 km/h |
2125 km/h |
| Operational range |
891 km |
660 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,789 m |
19,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
11,187 kg |
8,625 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,349 kg |
4,871 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,588 kgf
|
1 x 4,689 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a longer range at 891 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 7 years before the F-5 Freedom Fighter which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,204 units of the F-5 Freedom Fighter.
