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JL-8 vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
JL-8 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hongdu Mikoyan
First flight 21 November 1990 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1994 1983
Number produced 500 units 1600 units
Average unit price $10 million $25 million
Wing area 17.0 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.4 m
Height 4.2 m 4.7 m
Length 11.6 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,330 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 2,687 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,633 kgf 2 x 8,319 kgf
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Overview

The JL-8 and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Hongdu and Mikoyan respectively.

The MiG-29 Fulcrum reaches 2,450 km/h — 3.1:1 the JL-8's 800 km/h. The JL-8 has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 13,600 m for the JL-8. At 18,000 kg MTOW, the MiG-29 Fulcrum is 4.2:1 the JL-8's 4,330 kg.

The JL-8 has been produced in 500 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $10M for the JL-8 vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 13 years before the JL-8 (1977 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-8 or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 1,650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-8 or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-8 or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-8 or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-8 or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-8 or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the JL-8 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-8 or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 11 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-8 or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 500 units of the JL-8.