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MiG-21 Fishbed vs SO 4050 Vautour

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
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Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sud Aviation
First flight 16 June 1955 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1958 1956
Number produced 11496 units 149 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 15.1 m
Height 4.1 m 4.9 m
Length 13.5 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 660 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich 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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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.