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HF-24 Marut vs MiG-21 Fishbed

HF-24 Marut vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,112 vs 2,125 km/h, range 396 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 10,908 vs 8,625 kg, built 147 vs 11,496 units.

HAL HF-24 Marut combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HF-24 Marut
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
HF-24 Marut MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 17 June 1961 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1967 1958
Number produced 147 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 28.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 7.2 m
Height 3.6 m 4.1 m
Length 15.9 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1112 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 396 km 660 km
Service ceiling -- m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,908 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 6,195 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the HF-24 Marut's 1,112 km/h, a difference of 1,013 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the HF-24 Marut's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the HF-24 Marut's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The HF-24 Marut has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,908 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The HF-24 Marut is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the HF-24 Marut which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 147 units of the HF-24 Marut.