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JF-17 Thunder vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

JF-17 Thunder vs MiG-29 Fulcrum at a glance — top speed 1,960 vs 2,450 km/h, range 900 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 12,701 vs 18,000 kg, built 144 vs 1,600 units.

CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
JF-17 Thunder MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer CAC/PAC Mikoyan
First flight 25 August 2003 6 October 1977
Year introduced 2007 1983
Number produced 144 units 1600 units
Average unit price $25 million $25 million
Wing area 24.4 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 11.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.7 m
Length 14.0 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 900 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 16,700 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 6,411 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,606 kgf 2 x 8,319 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 490 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
Both the JF-17 Thunder and MiG-29 Fulcrum cost approximately $25 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 24 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.