MiG-21 Fishbed vs Mirage III / 5 / 50
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Specifications
|
MiG-21 Fishbed |
Mirage III / 5 / 50 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Mikoyan-Gurevich |
Dassault |
| First flight |
16 June 1955 |
17 November 1956 |
| Year introduced |
1958 |
1961 |
| Number produced |
11496 units |
1422 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$5 million |
| Wing area |
23.0 m² |
34.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
7.2 m |
8.2 m |
| Height |
4.1 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
13.5 m |
15.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
2125 km/h |
2350 km/h |
| Operational range |
660 km |
2,400 km |
| Service ceiling |
19,000 m |
17,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,625 kg |
12,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,871 kg |
6,740 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 4,689 kgf
|
1 x 6,200 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 3 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage III / 5 / 50.
