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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Super Etendard

MiG-21 Fishbed vs Super Etendard at a glance — top speed 2,125 vs 1,180 km/h, range 660 vs 1,820 km, max takeoff weight 8,625 vs 12,000 kg, built 11,496 vs 85 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Super Etendard
Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Super Etendard
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Dassault-Breguet
First flight 16 June 1955 28 October 1974
Year introduced 1958 1978
Number produced 11496 units 85 units
Average unit price $2 million $13 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 28.4 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.6 m
Height 4.1 m 3.9 m
Length 13.5 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 1180 km/h
Operational range 660 km 1,820 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 1 x 4,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Super Etendard?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Super Etendard's 1,180 km/h, a difference of 945 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a longer range at 1,820 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Super Etendard?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Super Etendard's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Super Etendard?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 20 years before the Super Etendard which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Super Etendard?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 85 units of the Super Etendard.