Kfir vs MiG-21 Fishbed
| Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 4 June 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 220 units |
| Average unit price | $20 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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2440 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,285 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,393 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 Kfir or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kfir or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Kfir has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kfir or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Kfir's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kfir or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the Kfir or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kfir or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Kfir or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 16 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kfir or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.