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Atlas Cheetah vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
Atlas Cheetah MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas Mikoyan
First flight 16 July 1986 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1986 1983
Number produced 38 units 1600 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 11.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.7 m
Length 15.7 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 8,319 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 2,338 km/h for the Atlas Cheetah vs 2,450 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The Atlas Cheetah has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the Atlas Cheetah.

The Atlas Cheetah has been produced in 38 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 9 years before the Atlas Cheetah (1977 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 2,338 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 3 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.