MiG-21 Fishbed vs OV-10 Bronco
The MiG-21 Fishbed and the OV-10 Bronco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and North American respectively. The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 4.7x the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 367 km for the OV-10 Bronco. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 8,780 m for the OV-10 Bronco. The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 360 for the OV-10 Bronco. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $1M for the OV-10 Bronco. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 10 years before the OV-10 Bronco (1955 vs 1965).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 16 July 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 88.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 367 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,780 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,552 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,261 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,066 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 1,673 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 367 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 6,552 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the OV-10 Bronco at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the OV-10 Bronco which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.