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J-29 Tunnan vs MiG-21 Fishbed

J-29 Tunnan vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,060 vs 2,175 km/h, range 1,100 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 8,375 vs 10,400 kg, built 661 vs 11,496 units.

Saab J-29 Tunnan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-29 TunnanFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 FishbedFull specs
Specifications
J-29 Tunnan MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 1 September 1948 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1952 1958
Number produced 661 units 11496 units
Average unit price $1 million $2 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.2 m
Height 3.8 m 4.1 m
Length 11.0 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 793 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,375 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 4,845 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,753 kgf 1 x 7,095 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 1,115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-29 Tunnan has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,400 kg compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 8,375 kg.
Which is larger, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the J-29 Tunnan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-29 Tunnan entered service first in 1952, 6 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 661 units of the J-29 Tunnan.