MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-30 Flanker-C
The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 2,125 km/h for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 17,500 m for the Su-30 Flanker-C. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-30 Flanker-C is 3.8x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 34 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1955 vs 1989).
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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 |
| Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 December 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 630 units |
| Average unit price | $37 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 | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 24,994 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 38 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.