J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-21 Fishbed
| Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 17 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. | |
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| 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 | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,292 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,488 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 660 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of J-7 Fishcan by Bangladesh Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-7 Fishcan has a longer range at 850 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,100 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-7 Fishcan is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 8 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 2,400 units of the J-7 Fishcan.