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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Yak-141 Freestyle

MiG-21 Fishbed vs Yak-141 Freestyle at a glance — top speed 2,175 vs 1,800 km/h, range 793 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 10,400 vs 19,500 kg, built 11,496 vs 4 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 FishbedFull specs
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🇷🇺 Yak-141 FreestyleFull specs
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 14.7 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 2175 km/h 1800 km/h
Operational range 793 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,400 kg 19,500 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 11,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,095 kgf 1 x 11,022 kgf
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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 2,175 km/h compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 1,800 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 793 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 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 10,400 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 14.7 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.