MiG-21 Fishbed vs SO 4050 Vautour
The MiG-21 Fishbed and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sud Aviation respectively. Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 1,106 km/h for the SO 4050 Vautour. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 15,200 m for the SO 4050 Vautour. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the SO 4050 Vautour is 2.4x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $2M for the SO 4050 Vautour. The SO 4050 Vautour first flew 3 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed (1952 vs 1955).
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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 | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sud Aviation |
| First flight | 16 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1106 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,400 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 1,019 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.