J-20 Kraguj vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The J-20 Kraguj and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by SOKO and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 7.2x the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h. The J-20 Kraguj has an operational range of 800 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 8,000 m for the J-20 Kraguj. At 8,625 kg MTOW, the MiG-21 Fishbed is 5.3x the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg. The J-20 Kraguj has been produced in 43 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 7 years before the J-20 Kraguj (1955 vs 1962).
| Yugoslavian light attack aircraft, largely used in the Croatian War of Independence during the early 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SOKO |
| First flight | 21 November 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 43 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 | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 295 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,624 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,130 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 254 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h, a difference of 1,830 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-20 Kraguj has a longer range at 800 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 6 years before the J-20 Kraguj which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 43 units of the J-20 Kraguj.