MiG-21 Fishbed vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
Picture of MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 11496 units
Average unit price $2 million
French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War.
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Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 23.0 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 13.5 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km
Service ceiling 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg
Empty weight 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf
3-view profile of MiG-21 Fishbed
Wing area 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m
Height 4.5 m
Length 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg
Empty weight 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,300 kgf
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