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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
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Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 16 June 1955 25 September 1997
Year introduced 1958 --
Number produced 11496 units 1 units
Average unit price $2 million $75 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 61.9 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 15.2 m
Height 4.1 m 6.3 m
Length 13.5 m 22.6 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 660 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 16,375 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 2 x 7,598 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is 4.1x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.

The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 1 for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $75M for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 42 years before the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin (1955 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is more expensive at approximately $75 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.