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JH-7 Flounder vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
JH-7 Flounder MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Mikoyan
First flight 14 December 1988 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1992 1983
Number produced 270 units 1600 units
Average unit price $25 million $25 million
Wing area 52.3 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 11.4 m
Height 6.2 m 4.7 m
Length 22.3 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1808 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 900 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,475 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,114 kgf 2 x 8,319 kgf
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Overview

The JH-7 Flounder and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Xian and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder vs 2,450 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The JH-7 Flounder has an operational range of 900 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,000 m for the JH-7 Flounder.

The JH-7 Flounder has been produced in 270 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $25M for the JH-7 Flounder vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 11 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1977 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 642 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,475 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 9 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.