Jaguar vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The Jaguar and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by SEPECAT and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,593 km/h for the Jaguar vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The Jaguar has an operational range of 815 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar. The Jaguar has been produced in 573 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $10M for the Jaguar vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 13 years before the Jaguar (1955 vs 1968).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SEPECAT |
| First flight | 8 September 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 573 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 815 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,000 kgf â—‰ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Jaguar or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,593 km/h, a difference of 532 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jaguar or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Jaguar has a longer range at 815 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jaguar or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jaguar or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the Jaguar or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Jaguar or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Jaguar or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 14 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jaguar or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.