MiG-21 Fishbed vs Mirage 4000
The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Mirage 4000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 2,445 km/h for the Mirage 4000. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 2,000 km for the Mirage 4000. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 19,000 m for the MiG-21 Fishbed. At 32,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage 4000 is 3.7x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 1 for the Mirage 4000. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $35M for the Mirage 4000. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 24 years before the Mirage 4000 (1955 vs 1979).
| Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. | |
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| 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 |
| French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 9 March 1979 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| 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 | 72.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2445 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 32,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,490 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,550 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 19,000 meters (62,335 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage 4000?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.