MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Mirage 2000
| Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 6 October 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1600 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 March 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 601 units |
| Average unit price | $23 million |
| Wing area | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 18,000 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2336 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 136 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 entered service first in 1983, 0 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.