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Folland Gnat vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Folland Gnat vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,119 vs 2,125 km/h, range 805 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 8,625 kg, built 360 vs 11,496 units.

Folland Gnat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Folland Gnat
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
Folland Gnat MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Folland Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 18 July 1955 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1958 1958
Number produced 360 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 12.7 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 6.8 m 7.2 m
Height 2.7 m 4.1 m
Length 9.1 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1119 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 805 km 660 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 2,177 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,134 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Folland Gnat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Folland Gnat's 1,119 km/h, a difference of 1,006 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Folland Gnat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Folland Gnat has a longer range at 805 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the Folland Gnat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Folland Gnat's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Folland Gnat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the Folland Gnat's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Folland Gnat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the Folland Gnat's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Folland Gnat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 0 years before the Folland Gnat which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Folland Gnat or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 360 units of the Folland Gnat.