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Ajeet vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Ajeet vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,152 vs 2,125 km/h, range 172 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 8,625 kg, built 89 vs 11,496 units.

HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
Ajeet MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 6 March 1975 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1977 1958
Number produced 89 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 12.7 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 6.7 m 7.2 m
Height 2.5 m 4.1 m
Length 9.0 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1152 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 172 km 660 km
Service ceiling 13,720 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 2,307 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 20 kN 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ajeet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Ajeet's 1,152 km/h, a difference of 973 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ajeet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ajeet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ajeet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Ajeet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ajeet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 19 years before the Ajeet which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajeet or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.