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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Supermarine Scimitar

MiG-21 Fishbed vs Supermarine Scimitar at a glance — top speed 2,125 vs 1,185 km/h, range 660 vs 2,291 km, max takeoff weight 8,625 vs 15,513 kg, built 11,496 vs 76 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Supermarine Scimitar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Supermarine Scimitar
Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Supermarine Scimitar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Supermarine
First flight 16 June 1955 19 January 1956
Year introduced 1958 1957
Number produced 11496 units 76 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 23.0 m² 45.1 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 11.3 m
Height 4.1 m 5.3 m
Length 13.5 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 1185 km/h
Operational range 660 km 2,291 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 14,021 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 15,513 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 10,869 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 2 x 5,103 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Supermarine Scimitar?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 1,185 km/h, a difference of 940 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a longer range at 2,291 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Supermarine Scimitar?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 14,021 meters (46,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,513 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar entered service first in 1957, 1 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Supermarine Scimitar?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.