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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Mikoyan
First flight 28 May 1989 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1994 1983
Number produced 137 units 1600 units
Average unit price $30 million $25 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 11.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.7 m
Length 14.2 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2223 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 2 x 8,319 kgf
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Overview

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs 2,450 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,764 m for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in 137 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 12 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1977 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 2,223 km/h, a difference of 227 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 11 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.