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G.91 Gina vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Fiat G.91 Gina combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.91 Gina
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
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Specifications
G.91 Gina MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fiat Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 9 August 1956 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1959 1958
Number produced 770 units 11496 units
Average unit price $1.6 million $2 million
Wing area 16.4 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 8.6 m 7.2 m
Height 4.0 m 4.1 m
Length 10.3 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1075 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 660 km
Service ceiling 13,106 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 3,100 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,268 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Overview

The G.91 Gina and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fiat and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the G.91 Gina vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The G.91 Gina has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 13,106 m for the G.91 Gina.

The G.91 Gina has been produced in 770 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $1.6M for the G.91 Gina vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 1 years before the G.91 Gina (1955 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.91 Gina or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the G.91 Gina's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,050 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.91 Gina or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The G.91 Gina has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.91 Gina or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the G.91 Gina's 13,106 meters (42,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.91 Gina or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the G.91 Gina's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the G.91 Gina or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the G.91 Gina's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G.91 Gina or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the G.91 Gina at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the G.91 Gina or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the G.91 Gina which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.91 Gina or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 770 units of the G.91 Gina.