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Azarakhsh vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

HESA Azarakhsh combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Azarakhsh
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
Azarakhsh MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 1 April 1997 6 October 1977
Year introduced 2001 1983
Number produced 6 units 1600 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area -- m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan -- m 12.0 m
Height -- m 4.4 m
Length -- m 17.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,430 km
Service ceiling -- m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The Azarakhsh and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by HESA and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The Azarakhsh has been produced in 6 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 20 years before the Azarakhsh (1977 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Azarakhsh or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Azarakhsh or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Azarakhsh or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Azarakhsh or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Azarakhsh or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Azarakhsh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Azarakhsh or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 18 years before the Azarakhsh which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Azarakhsh or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 6 units of the Azarakhsh.