MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-25 Frogfoot
The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 2.2x the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot. At 17,600 kg MTOW, the Su-25 Frogfoot is 2.0x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 20 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1955 vs 1975).
| Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. | |
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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 close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 22 February 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $11 million |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,100 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 23 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.