MiG-21 Fishbed vs Tornado
The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Panavia respectively. Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 2,420 km/h for the Tornado. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Tornado is 3.2x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs $35M for the Tornado. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 19 years before the Tornado (1955 vs 1974).
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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 |
| European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 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 | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,936 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Tornado?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Tornado?
The Tornado 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 Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Tornado?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 22 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Tornado?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 990 units of the Tornado.