JAS 39 Gripen vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The JAS 39 Gripen and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The JAS 39 Gripen has an operational range of 805 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen. The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in 300 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 33 years before the JAS 39 Gripen (1955 vs 1988).
| Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $85 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 | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 805 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 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 JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a longer range at 805 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 38 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.