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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).

Turkish fifth-generation stealth twin-engine air superiority fighter under development by Turkish Aerospace Industries to replace the Turkish Air Force's F-16 fleet from the late 2020s.
TAI KAAN combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI
First flight 21 February 2024
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
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.