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Hawker Hunter vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Hawker Hunter vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,151 vs 2,175 km/h, range 3,058 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 11,158 vs 10,400 kg, built 1,972 vs 11,496 units.

Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker HunterFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 FishbedFull specs
Specifications
Hawker Hunter MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 20 July 1951 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1954 1958
Number produced 1972 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 32.4 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 7.2 m
Height 4.0 m 4.1 m
Length 14.0 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 1151 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 3,058 km 793 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,158 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 6,406 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,602 kgf 1 x 7,095 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the Hawker Hunter's 1,151 km/h, a difference of 1,024 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Hawker Hunter has a longer range at 3,058 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Hawker Hunter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,158 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 10,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Hawker Hunter's 14.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Hawker Hunter entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,972 units of the Hawker Hunter.