F-15 Eagle vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
Picture of F-15 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1198 units
Average unit price $29 million
Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally.
Picture of MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 1600 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 56.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 19.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,971 km â—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,701 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,830 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
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 1,430 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-29 Fulcrum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 455 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 7 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.