MiG-21 Fishbed vs Mirage F1
| Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 16 June 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 11496 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 23 December 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 726 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 660 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 25.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 425 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,024 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,550 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage F1?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 19,000 meters (62,335 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,200 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage F1?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 15 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Mirage F1?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 726 units of the Mirage F1.