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J-20 Kraguj vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Soko J-20 Kraguj combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-20 Kraguj
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
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Specifications
J-20 Kraguj MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 November 1962 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1964 1958
Number produced 43 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 17.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 7.2 m
Height 3.0 m 4.1 m
Length 7.9 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 295 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 800 km 660 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,624 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 1,130 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Overview

The J-20 Kraguj and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Soko and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 7.2:1 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 5.3:1 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).

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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.