KAAN vs MiG-21 Fishbed
Overview
The KAAN and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by TAI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
Top speed is 1,912 km/h for the KAAN vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 16,764 m for the KAAN. At 34,750 kg MTOW, the KAAN is 4.0x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 69 years before the KAAN (1955 vs 2024).
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| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | TAI |
| First flight | 21 February 2024 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
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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 | 71.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1912 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,750 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 66 kN 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 |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰ |
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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.