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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-7 Fitter

MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-7 Fitter at a glance — top speed 2,175 vs 2,150 km/h, range 793 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 10,400 vs 15,210 kg, built 11,496 vs 1,847 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 16 June 1955 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1958 1959
Number produced 11496 units 1847 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.3 m
Height 4.1 m 5.0 m
Length 14.7 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 2175 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 793 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,400 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,095 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 2,150 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 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 17,500 meters (57,414 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 10,400 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 14.7 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.