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J-32 Lansen vs MiG-21 Fishbed

J-32 Lansen vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,200 vs 2,125 km/h, range 2,000 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 13,500 vs 8,625 kg, built 450 vs 11,496 units.

Saab J-32 Lansen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-32 Lansen
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
J-32 Lansen MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 3 November 1952 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1956 1958
Number produced 450 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 37.4 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 13.0 m 7.2 m
Height 4.7 m 4.1 m
Length 14.9 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1200 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 660 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,500 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,659 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-32 Lansen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-32 Lansen's 1,200 km/h, a difference of 925 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-32 Lansen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-32 Lansen has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-32 Lansen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-32 Lansen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-32 Lansen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-32 Lansen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the J-32 Lansen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-32 Lansen is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-32 Lansen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-32 Lansen entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-32 Lansen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 450 units of the J-32 Lansen.