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BAE Tempest vs MiG-21 Fishbed

BAE Tempest combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹🇯🇵 BAE Tempest
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
BAE Tempest MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer BAE/Leonardo/MHI Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight -- 16 June 1955
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced N/A 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area -- m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan -- m 7.2 m
Height -- m 4.1 m
Length -- m 13.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range -- km 660 km
Service ceiling -- m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Overview

The BAE Tempest and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by BAE/Leonardo/MHI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAE Tempest or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAE Tempest or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAE Tempest or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAE Tempest or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BAE Tempest or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the BAE Tempest's 0.0 meters.