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F-15E Strike Eagle vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike Eagle
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 11 December 1986 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1986 1983
Number produced 525 units 1600 units
Average unit price $87 million $25 million
Wing area 56.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 12.0 m
Height 5.6 m 4.4 m
Length 19.4 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,272 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-29 Fulcrum.

The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 9 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1977 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15E Strike 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-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 3 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.