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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Yak-15 Feather

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-15 Feather
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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 13.5 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 786 km/h
Operational range 660 km 510 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 2,638 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 1,852 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 1 x 900 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Yak-15 Feather are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Yakovlev respectively.

The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 2.7x the Yak-15 Feather's 786 km/h. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 510 km for the Yak-15 Feather. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-15 Feather. At 8,625 kg MTOW, the MiG-21 Fishbed is 3.3x the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.

The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 280 for the Yak-15 Feather. The Yak-15 Feather first flew 9 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed (1946 vs 1955).

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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 2,125 km/h compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 786 km/h, a difference of 1,339 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 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 19,000 meters (62,335 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 8,625 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 13.5 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.