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AMX vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
AMX MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International Mikoyan
First flight 15 May 1984 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1989 1983
Number produced 200 units 1600 units
Average unit price $13 million $25 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 12.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.4 m
Length 13.6 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 550 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The AMX and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AMX International and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 1,160 km/h for the AMX vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX.

The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 7 years before the AMX (1977 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 1,040 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the AMX at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 6 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.