J-15 Flying Shark vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Chinese carrier-based twin-engine multirole fighter, developed from the Su-33, in use by the Chinese Naval Air Force.
Picture of J-15 Flying Shark
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 August 2009
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 76 units
Average unit price $-- million
Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations.
Picture of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 22 January 2007
Year introduced 2009
Number produced 81 units
Average unit price $35 million
Wing area 67.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 5.9 m â—‰
Length 22.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 17,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 25,000 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark
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 2,000 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-29K Fulcrum-D

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D by Leonid Faerberg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 17.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D entered service first in 2009, 4 years before the J-15 Flying Shark which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has been produced in greater numbers with 81 units compared to 76 units of the J-15 Flying Shark.