MiG-21 Fishbed vs MiG-35

Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the MiG-35 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 2,100 km/h for the MiG-35. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 2,100 km for the MiG-35. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 16,000 m for the MiG-35. At 24,500 kg MTOW, the MiG-35 is 2.8x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.

The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 6 for the MiG-35. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 54 years before the MiG-35 (1955 vs 2009).

Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 11496 units
Average unit price $2 million
Russian multirole fighter, developed in the early 21st century, designed for air superiority and precision ground strikes.
Mikoyan MiG-35 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan
First flight 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 6 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 23.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 13.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2125 km/h â—‰
Operational range 660 km â—‰
Service ceiling 19,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,871 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰
Wing area 41.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height 4.7 m â—‰
Length 17.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 26 kN â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-35?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the MiG-35's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-35?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the MiG-35's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-35?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 61 years before the MiG-35 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-35?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 6 units of the MiG-35.