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J-5 Fresco vs MiG-21 Fishbed

J-5 Fresco vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,130 vs 2,125 km/h, range 1,730 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 8,625 kg, built 767 vs 11,496 units.

Shenyang J-5 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-5 Fresco
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
J-5 Fresco MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 19 July 1956 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1957 1958
Number produced 767 units 11496 units
Average unit price $600K $2 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 7.2 m
Height 3.8 m 4.1 m
Length 11.1 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1130 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,730 km 660 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 3,939 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 33 kN 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-5 Fresco's 1,130 km/h, a difference of 995 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-5 Fresco has a longer range at 1,730 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-5 Fresco's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the J-5 Fresco's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the J-5 Fresco's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the J-5 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-5 Fresco entered service first in 1957, 1 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 767 units of the J-5 Fresco.