J-50 vs MiG-21 Fishbed
Overview
The J-50 and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 69 years before the J-50 (1955 vs 2024).
| Chinese twinjet tailless lambda-wing stealth combat aircraft developed by Shenyang under China's sixth-generation fighter program, first observed in flight in December 2024. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 26 December 2024 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 16 June 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 11496 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m |
| Height | 4.1 m |
| Length | 13.5 m |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h |
| Operational range | 660 km |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-50 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-50's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-50 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the J-50's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-50 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-50's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-50 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the J-50's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the J-50 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the J-50's 0.0 meters.