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Gloster Javelin vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Gloster Javelin vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,140 vs 2,175 km/h, range 1,535 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 19,579 vs 10,400 kg, built 436 vs 11,496 units.

Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster JavelinFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 FishbedFull specs
Specifications
Gloster Javelin MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Gloster Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 26 November 1951 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1956 1958
Number produced 436 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 86.1 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 7.2 m
Height 4.9 m 4.1 m
Length 17.3 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 1140 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 1,535 km 793 km
Service ceiling 16,093 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,579 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 10,886 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,579 kgf 1 x 7,095 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,140 km/h, a difference of 1,035 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Gloster Javelin has a longer range at 1,535 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Gloster Javelin's 16,093 meters (52,798 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 10,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 14.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Gloster Javelin entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.