F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Picture of F-14 Tomcat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 21 December 1970
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 712 units
Average unit price $38 million
Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations.
Picture of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 22 January 2007
Year introduced 2009
Number produced 81 units
Average unit price $35 million
Wing area 52.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.6 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2485 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,069 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,191 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 22,408 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Wing area 43.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 17.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2200 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 18,000 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D by Leonid Faerberg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 37 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.