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F-15 Eagle vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan
First flight 27 July 1972 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1976 1983
Number produced 1198 units 1600 units
Average unit price $29 million $25 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 11.4 m
Height 5.6 m 4.7 m
Length 19.4 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 8,319 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,450 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 7 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.