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MD-450 Ouragan vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Dassault MD-450 Ouragan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MD-450 Ouragan
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
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Specifications
MD-450 Ouragan MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 February 1949 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1952 1958
Number produced 567 units 11496 units
Average unit price $1 million $2 million
Wing area 23.8 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 7.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.1 m
Length 10.7 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 920 km 660 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,900 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 4,142 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,263 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Overview

The MD-450 Ouragan and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 2.3:1 the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h. The MD-450 Ouragan has an operational range of 920 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).

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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 MD-450 Ouragan has a longer range at 920 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 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.