MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-24 Fencer
The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 1,450 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 4.6x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 12 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1955 vs 1967).
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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 |
| Soviet strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 2 July 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 46.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 615 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,320 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,574 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,450 km/h, a difference of 675 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 15 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.