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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs MiG-31 Foxhound

MiG-29 Fulcrum vs MiG-31 Foxhound at a glance — top speed 2,450 vs 3,000 km/h, range 2,100 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 18,000 vs 46,200 kg, built 1,600 vs 519 units.

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Mikoyan
First flight 6 October 1977 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1983 1981
Number produced 1600 units 519 units
Average unit price $25 million $55 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 13.5 m
Height 4.7 m 6.2 m
Length 17.3 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 2 x 15,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,450 km/h, a difference of 550 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound entered service first in 1981, 2 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.