MiG-21 Fishbed vs Mirage 2000

Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 18,300 m for the Mirage 2000. At 17,500 kg MTOW, the Mirage 2000 is 2.0x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.

The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $23M for the Mirage 2000. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 23 years before the Mirage 2000 (1955 vs 1978).

MiG-21 Fishbed

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
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Mirage 2000

French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
Dassault Mirage 2000 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 601 units
Average unit price $23 million
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MiG-21 Fishbed

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—‰

Mirage 2000

Wing area 41.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.1 m â—‰
Height 5.2 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2336 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 211 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Mirage 2000's 18,300 meters (60,039 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 25 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.

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