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J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan
First flight 17 January 1966 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1966 1983
Number produced 2400 units 1600 units
Average unit price $2 million $25 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 12.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.4 m
Length 14.0 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 850 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,488 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The J-7 Fishcan and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The J-7 Fishcan has an operational range of 850 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the MiG-29 Fulcrum is 2.6x the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.

The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in 2,400 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $2M for the J-7 Fishcan vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 11 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum (1966 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 17 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,600 units of the MiG-29 Fulcrum.