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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Mystère IV

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Dassault Mystère IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mystère IV
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Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Mystère IV
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Dassault
First flight 16 June 1955 28 September 1952
Year introduced 1958 1954
Number produced 11496 units 411 units
Average unit price $2 million $1.5 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 11.1 m
Height 4.1 m 4.6 m
Length 13.5 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 1120 km/h
Operational range 660 km 915 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 10,320 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 7,140 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 1 x 3,334 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Mystère IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 1,120 km/h for the Mystère IV. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 915 km for the Mystère IV. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 13,700 m for the Mystère IV.

The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 411 for the Mystère IV. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $1.5M for the Mystère IV. The Mystère IV first flew 3 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed (1952 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mystère IV?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Mystère IV's 1,120 km/h, a difference of 1,005 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a longer range at 915 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mystère IV?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Mystère IV's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,320 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mystère IV?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Mystère IV at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mystère IV?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 411 units of the Mystère IV.