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MiG-21 Fishbed vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
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Specifications
MiG-21 Fishbed Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 16 June 1955 20 June 1958
Year introduced 1958 1959
Number produced 11496 units 1150 units
Average unit price $2 million $5 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 26.3 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 8.4 m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 13.5 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 660 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg 8,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf 1 x 9,060 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16,800 meters (55,118 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-21 Fishbed or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.