English Electric Lightning vs MiG-21 Fishbed
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Specifications
|
English Electric Lightning |
MiG-21 Fishbed |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
English Electric |
Mikoyan-Gurevich |
| First flight |
4 August 1954 |
16 June 1955 |
| Year introduced |
1960 |
1958 |
| Number produced |
337 units |
11496 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$2 million |
| Wing area |
44.1 m² |
23.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.6 m |
7.2 m |
| Height |
6.0 m |
4.1 m |
| Length |
16.8 m |
13.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
2414 km/h |
2125 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,367 km |
660 km |
| Service ceiling |
16,459 m |
19,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
20,752 kg |
8,625 kg |
| Empty weight |
14,092 kg |
4,871 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 7,421 kgf
|
1 x 4,689 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The English Electric Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The English Electric Lightning has a longer range at 1,367 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the English Electric Lightning's 16,459 meters (53,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The English Electric Lightning has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,752 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The English Electric Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the English Electric Lightning at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 2 years before the English Electric Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 337 units of the English Electric Lightning.
