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F9F Panther vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F9F Panther vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 932 vs 2,175 km/h, range 2,100 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 8,492 vs 10,400 kg, built 1,385 vs 11,496 units.

Grumman F9F Panther combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F9F PantherFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 FishbedFull specs
Specifications
F9F Panther MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 November 1947 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1949 1958
Number produced 1385 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 7.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.1 m
Length 11.8 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 932 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 793 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,492 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 4,603 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 7,095 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F9F Panther or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the F9F Panther's 932 km/h, a difference of 1,243 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F9F Panther or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F9F Panther has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the F9F Panther or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F9F Panther's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the F9F Panther or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,400 kg compared to the F9F Panther's 8,492 kg.
Which is larger, the F9F Panther or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the F9F Panther's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F9F Panther or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F9F Panther entered service first in 1949, 9 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F9F Panther or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,385 units of the F9F Panther.