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AV-8B Harrier II vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

AV-8B Harrier II vs MiG-29 Fulcrum at a glance — top speed 1,070 vs 2,450 km/h, range 3,300 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 14,100 vs 18,000 kg, built 337 vs 1,600 units.

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 AV-8B Harrier II
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Specifications
AV-8B Harrier II MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan
First flight 6 January 1971 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1983 1983
Number produced 337 units 1600 units
Average unit price $26 million $25 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 11.4 m
Height 3.6 m 4.7 m
Length 14.1 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1070 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,100 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 6,340 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 10,500 kgf 2 x 8,319 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AV-8B Harrier II or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h, a difference of 1,380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AV-8B Harrier II or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AV-8B Harrier II or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The AV-8B Harrier II is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AV-8B Harrier II or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 0 years before the AV-8B Harrier II which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AV-8B Harrier II or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 337 units of the AV-8B Harrier II.