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JL-8 vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
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Specifications
JL-8 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hongdu Mikoyan
First flight 21 November 1990 22 January 2007
Year introduced 1994 2009
Number produced 500 units 81 units
Average unit price $10 million $35 million
Wing area 17.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 12.0 m
Height 4.2 m 4.4 m
Length 11.6 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,330 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 2,687 kg 12,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,633 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

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

The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D reaches 2,200 km/h — 2.8:1 the JL-8's 800 km/h. The JL-8 has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 2,000 km for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 13,600 m for the JL-8. At 24,500 kg MTOW, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is 5.7:1 the JL-8's 4,330 kg.

The JL-8 has been produced in 500 units vs 81 for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. Unit cost is $10M for the JL-8 vs $35M for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The JL-8 first flew 17 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D (1990 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-8 or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 1,400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-8 or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-8 or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-8 or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-8 or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-8 or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the JL-8 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-8 or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The JL-8 entered service first in 1994, 15 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-8 or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The JL-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.