KF-21 Boramae vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The KF-21 Boramae and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the KF-21 Boramae vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The KF-21 Boramae has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 16,764 m for the KF-21 Boramae. At 25,401 kg MTOW, the KF-21 Boramae is 2.9x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. Unit cost is $87.5M for the KF-21 Boramae vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 67 years before the KF-21 Boramae (1955 vs 2022).
| South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 19 July 2022 |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $87.5 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 | 46.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 25,401 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,793 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,246 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 KF-21 Boramae or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The KF-21 Boramae is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The KF-21 Boramae has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,401 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The KF-21 Boramae is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The KF-21 Boramae is more expensive at approximately $88 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 68 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.