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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-11 Fishpot

MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-11 Fishpot at a glance — top speed 2,125 vs 2,340 km/h, range 660 vs 1,125 km, max takeoff weight 8,625 vs 13,986 kg, built 11,496 vs 108 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-11 Fishpot
Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Su-11 Fishpot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 16 June 1955 25 December 1958
Year introduced 1958 1964
Number produced 11496 units 108 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 23.0 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 8.5 m
Height 4.1 m 4.7 m
Length 13.5 m 18.2 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 660 km 1,125 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 13,986 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 8,562 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 1 x 99 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-11 Fishpot has a longer range at 1,125 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Su-11 Fishpot's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-11 Fishpot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,986 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 18.2 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 6 years before the Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 108 units of the Su-11 Fishpot.