MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
| 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 interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 20 June 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1150 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m |
| Length | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 660 km |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 26.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2135 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 8,750 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 9,060 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16,800 meters (55,118 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.