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KAAN vs MiG-21 Fishbed

KAAN vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,912 vs 2,125 km/h, max takeoff weight 34,750 vs 8,625 kg.

TAI KAAN combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 KAAN
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
KAAN MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 February 2024 16 June 1955
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced N/A 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 71.6 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 7.2 m
Height 5.0 m 4.1 m
Length 20.3 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range -- km 660 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,750 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 131 kN 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KAAN or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the KAAN's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KAAN or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the KAAN's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the KAAN or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the KAAN's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KAAN or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The KAAN has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,750 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the KAAN or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The KAAN is longer at 20.3 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.