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

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Mikoyan
First flight 21 December 1970 22 January 2007
Year introduced 1972 2009
Number produced 712 units 81 units
Average unit price $38 million $35 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 12.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.4 m
Length 19.1 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 12,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The F-14 Tomcat and the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,485 km/h for the F-14 Tomcat vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,000 km for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 17,069 m for the F-14 Tomcat.

The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 81 for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $35M for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The F-14 Tomcat first flew 37 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D (1970 vs 2007).

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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 24,500 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.