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J-8 Finback vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

J-8 Finback vs MiG-29 Fulcrum at a glance — top speed 2,300 vs 2,450 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 18,879 vs 18,000 kg, built 408 vs 1,600 units.

Shenyang J-8 Finback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-8 Finback
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Specifications
J-8 Finback MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan
First flight 5 July 1969 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1980 1983
Number produced 408 units 1600 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 11.4 m
Height 5.4 m 4.7 m
Length 21.5 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,879 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 10,371 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,999 kgf 2 x 8,319 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-8 Finback or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the J-8 Finback's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-8 Finback or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-8 Finback or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-8 Finback's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-8 Finback or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-8 Finback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,879 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-8 Finback or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-8 Finback or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the J-8 Finback at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the J-8 Finback or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-8 Finback entered service first in 1980, 3 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-8 Finback or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.