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J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-29 Fulcrum at a glance — top speed 2,200 vs 2,450 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 9,100 vs 18,000 kg, built 2,400 vs 1,600 units.

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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 38.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 11.4 m
Height 4.1 m 4.7 m
Length 14.0 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,598 kgf 2 x 8,319 kgf
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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 2,450 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-7 Fishcan has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 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 18,000 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.