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J-21 Jastreb vs MiG-21 Fishbed

J-21 Jastreb vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 820 vs 2,125 km/h, range 1,520 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 5,100 vs 8,625 kg.

Soko J-21 Jastreb combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-21 Jastreb
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
J-21 Jastreb MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 19 July 1965 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1968 1958
Number produced N/A 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 7.2 m
Height 3.6 m 4.1 m
Length 10.9 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 820 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,520 km 660 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,100 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13 kN 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 820 km/h, a difference of 1,305 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-21 Jastreb has a longer range at 1,520 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 10 years before the J-21 Jastreb which entered service in 1968.