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FJ-4 Fury vs MiG-21 Fishbed

FJ-4 Fury vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 2,125 km/h, range 3,250 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 10,750 vs 8,625 kg, built 374 vs 11,496 units.

North American FJ-4 Fury combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 FJ-4 Fury
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
FJ-4 Fury MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 October 1954 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1955 1958
Number produced 374 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 31.5 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 7.2 m
Height 4.2 m 4.1 m
Length 11.1 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 3,250 km 660 km
Service ceiling 14,300 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,750 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 5,992 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,493 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 1,031 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The FJ-4 Fury has a longer range at 3,250 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 14,300 meters (46,916 ft).
Which is heavier, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The FJ-4 Fury has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,750 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The FJ-4 Fury entered service first in 1955, 3 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 374 units of the FJ-4 Fury.