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F-35 Lightning II vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Mikoyan
First flight 15 December 2006 22 January 2007
Year introduced 2013 2009
Number produced 965 units 81 units
Average unit price $85 million $35 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 12.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.4 m
Length 15.6 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 12,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The F-35 Lightning II and the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the F-35 Lightning II vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The F-35 Lightning II has an operational range of 2,800 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 15,000 m for the F-35 Lightning II.

The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in 965 units vs 81 for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. Unit cost is $85M for the F-35 Lightning II vs $35M for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The F-35 Lightning II first flew 1 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D (2006 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II 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-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D entered service first in 2009, 4 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.