MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-34 Fullback

Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 2,120 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback. At 45,000 kg MTOW, the Su-34 Fullback is 5.2x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.

The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 35 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1955 vs 1990).

MiG-21 Fishbed

Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed Combat profile drawing
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
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Su-34 Fullback

Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles.
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price $36 million
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MiG-21 Fishbed

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—‰

Su-34 Fullback

Wing area 52.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 23.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 39 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.

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