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Gloster Meteor vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Gloster Meteor vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 966 vs 2,175 km/h, range 966 vs 793 km, max takeoff weight 7,121 vs 10,400 kg, built 3,947 vs 11,496 units.

Gloster Meteor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster MeteorFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 FishbedFull specs
Specifications
Gloster Meteor MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Gloster Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 5 March 1943 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1944 1958
Number produced 3947 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 32.5 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.2 m
Height 4.0 m 4.1 m
Length 13.6 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 966 km/h 2175 km/h
Operational range 966 km 793 km
Service ceiling 13,106 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,121 kg 10,400 kg
Empty weight 4,846 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,633 kgf 1 x 7,095 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km/h, a difference of 1,209 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Gloster Meteor has a longer range at 966 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Gloster Meteor's 13,106 meters (42,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,400 kg compared to the Gloster Meteor's 7,121 kg.
Which is larger, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Gloster Meteor's 13.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Gloster Meteor entered service first in 1944, 14 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 3,947 units of the Gloster Meteor.