F-104 Starfighter vs MiG-21 Fishbed
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Specifications
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F-104 Starfighter |
MiG-21 Fishbed |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed |
Mikoyan-Gurevich |
| First flight |
4 March 1954 |
16 June 1955 |
| Year introduced |
1958 |
1958 |
| Number produced |
2578 units |
11496 units |
| Average unit price |
$1.4 million |
$2 million |
| Wing area |
18.2 m² |
23.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
6.4 m |
7.2 m |
| Height |
4.1 m |
4.1 m |
| Length |
16.7 m |
13.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
2500 km/h |
2125 km/h |
| Operational range |
680 km |
660 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
19,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
13,170 kg |
8,625 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,350 kg |
4,871 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 7,076 kgf
|
1 x 4,689 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-104 Starfighter has a longer range at 680 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,170 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-104 Starfighter is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-104 Starfighter at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 0 years before the F-104 Starfighter which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 2,578 units of the F-104 Starfighter.
