GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

MiG-21 Fishbed vs Yak-25 Flashlight

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Yakovlev Yak-25 Flashlight combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-25 Flashlight
Change comparison vs
Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Yak-25 Flashlight
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 16 June 1955 19 June 1952
Year introduced 1958 1955
Number produced 11496 units 638 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 23.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 11.0 m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 13.5 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 1090 km/h
Operational range 660 km 2,700 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg 9,220 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 6,210 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The MiG-21 Fishbed and the Yak-25 Flashlight are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed vs 1,090 km/h for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The MiG-21 Fishbed has an operational range of 660 km vs 2,700 km for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-25 Flashlight.

The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in 11,496 units vs 638 for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The Yak-25 Flashlight first flew 3 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed (1952 vs 1955).

Related Comparisons
MiG-21 Fishbed vs Il-2 Sturmovik MiG-21 Fishbed vs MiG-15 Fagot MiG-21 Fishbed vs Yak-9 Frank MiG-21 Fishbed vs MiG-17 Fresco MiG-21 Fishbed vs F-86 Sabre MiG-21 Fishbed vs F-84 Thunderjet

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 1,090 km/h, a difference of 1,035 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a longer range at 2,700 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,220 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight entered service first in 1955, 3 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 638 units of the Yak-25 Flashlight.