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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Mikoyan
First flight 6 October 1977 22 January 2007
Year introduced 1983 2009
Number produced 1600 units 81 units
Average unit price $25 million $35 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 12.0 m
Height 4.7 m 4.4 m
Length 17.3 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,430 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 12,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 26 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.