J-16 Qianlong vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The J-16 Qianlong and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The J-16 Qianlong has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 17,300 m for the J-16 Qianlong. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the J-16 Qianlong is 4.1x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in 365 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 56 years before the J-16 Qianlong (1955 vs 2011).
| Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 365 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 16 June 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 11496 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,200 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 660 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 17,300 meters (56,758 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 57 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 365 units of the J-16 Qianlong.