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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-37 Super Flanker

MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-37 Super Flanker at a glance — top speed 2,175 vs 2,494 km/h, range 793 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 10,400 vs 35,000 kg, built 11,496 vs 1 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Su-37 Super Flanker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 16 June 1955 2 April 1996
Year introduced 1958 --
Number produced 11496 units 1 units
Average unit price $2 million $70 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 14.7 m
Height 4.1 m 6.4 m
Length 14.7 m 22.2 m
Maximum speed 2175 km/h 2494 km/h
Operational range 793 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,400 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,095 kgf 2 x 14,480 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,175 km/h, a difference of 319 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 10,400 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 14.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.