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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Strikemaster

MiG-21 Fishbed vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 2,125 vs 774 km/h, range 660 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 8,625 vs 5,216 kg, built 11,496 vs 146 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
BAC Strikemaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Strikemaster
Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Strikemaster
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich BAC
First flight 16 June 1955 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1958 1968
Number produced 11496 units 146 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 23.0 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 11.2 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 13.5 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 660 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Strikemaster?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Strikemaster's 774 km/h, a difference of 1,351 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a longer range at 2,224 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Strikemaster?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Strikemaster's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Strikemaster?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the Strikemaster's 5,216 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Strikemaster?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the Strikemaster's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Strikemaster?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 10 years before the Strikemaster which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Strikemaster?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 146 units of the Strikemaster.