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F-102 Delta Dagger vs MiG-21 Fishbed

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Specifications
F-102 Delta Dagger MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 24 October 1954 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1956 1958
Number produced 1000 units 11496 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $2 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 7.2 m
Height 6.5 m 4.1 m
Length 20.8 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1328 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 2,170 km 660 km
Service ceiling 16,276 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 8,777 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 797 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a longer range at 2,170 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 16,276 meters (53,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,288 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-102 Delta Dagger entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,000 units of the F-102 Delta Dagger.