MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-7 Fitter
The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Su-7 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 2,150 km/h for the Su-7 Fitter. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 1,650 km for the Su-7 Fitter. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 17,600 m for the Su-7 Fitter. The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 1,847 for the Su-7 Fitter. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $3M for the Su-7 Fitter.
| 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 fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 7 September 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1847 units |
| Average unit price | $3 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 | 34.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2150 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,650 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,210 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,937 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,800 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 17,600 meters (57,742 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,847 units of the Su-7 Fitter.