MD-450 Ouragan vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The MD-450 Ouragan and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 2.3x the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h. The MD-450 Ouragan has an operational range of 450 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the MD-450 Ouragan. The MD-450 Ouragan has been produced in 567 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $1M for the MD-450 Ouragan vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MD-450 Ouragan first flew 6 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed (1949 vs 1955).
| French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 28 February 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 567 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 23.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 940 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,142 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,263 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h, a difference of 1,185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 7,900 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MD-450 Ouragan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MD-450 Ouragan entered service first in 1952, 6 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 567 units of the MD-450 Ouragan.