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J-12 vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
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Specifications
J-12 MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 26 December 1970 16 June 1955
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced 6 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 7.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.1 m
Length 10.6 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1472 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,167 km 660 km
Service ceiling 16,870 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,295 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 3,172 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,500 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Overview

The J-12 and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,472 km/h for the J-12 vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The J-12 has an operational range of 1,167 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 16,870 m for the J-12.

The J-12 has been produced in 6 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 15 years before the J-12 (1955 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-12 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-12's 1,472 km/h, a difference of 653 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-12 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-12 has a longer range at 1,167 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-12 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-12's 16,870 meters (55,347 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-12 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the J-12 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-12 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.