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J-36 vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-36 MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 26 December 2024 16 June 1955
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced N/A 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area -- m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan -- m 7.2 m
Height -- m 4.1 m
Length -- m 13.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range -- km 660 km
Service ceiling -- m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Overview

The J-36 and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 69 years before the J-36 (1955 vs 2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-36 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-36's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-36 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the J-36's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-36 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-36's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-36 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the J-36's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the J-36 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the J-36's 0.0 meters.