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J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 17 January 1966 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1966 1958
Number produced 2400 units 11496 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 7.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.1 m
Length 14.0 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 850 km 660 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,488 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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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.