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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Yak-141 Freestyle

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 Freestyle
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Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Yak-141 Freestyle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 16 June 1955 9 March 1987
Year introduced 1958 --
Number produced 11496 units 4 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 23.0 m² 31.7 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 10.1 m
Height 4.1 m 5.0 m
Length 13.5 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 1800 km/h
Operational range 660 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 19,500 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 11,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 1 x 11,022 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Yak-141 Freestyle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 1,800 km/h for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the Yak-141 Freestyle. At 19,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-141 Freestyle is 2.3:1 the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.

The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 4 for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 32 years before the Yak-141 Freestyle (1955 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 1,800 km/h, a difference of 325 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.