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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Yak-15 Feather

MiG-21 Fishbed vs Yak-15 Feather at a glance — top speed 2,175 vs 786 km/h, range 793 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 10,400 vs 2,638 kg, built 11,496 vs 280 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Yak-15 Feather
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 16 June 1955 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1958 1947
Number produced 11496 units 280 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 23.0 m² 14.9 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.2 m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 14.7 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 2175 km/h 786 km/h
Operational range 793 km 510 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,400 kg 2,638 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 1,852 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,095 kgf 1 x 900 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,175 km/h compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 786 km/h, a difference of 1,389 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 793 km compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,400 kg compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather entered service first in 1947, 11 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 280 units of the Yak-15 Feather.