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MiG-21 Fishbed vs MiG-9 Fargo

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-9 Fargo
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Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed MiG-9 Fargo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 16 June 1955 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1958 1948
Number produced 11496 units 610 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 23.0 m² 18.2 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 10.0 m
Height 4.1 m 3.2 m
Length 13.5 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 910 km/h
Operational range 660 km 800 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 4,860 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 3,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 2 x 800 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the MiG-9 Fargo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 2.3x the MiG-9 Fargo's 910 km/h. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 800 km for the MiG-9 Fargo. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the MiG-9 Fargo.

The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 610 for the MiG-9 Fargo. The MiG-9 Fargo first flew 9 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed (1946 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 910 km/h, a difference of 1,215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo has a longer range at 800 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 4,860 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo entered service first in 1948, 10 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 610 units of the MiG-9 Fargo.