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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Mitsubishi F-2

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Mitsubishi F-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-2
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Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Mitsubishi F-2
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Mitsubishi
First flight 6 October 1977 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1983 2000
Number produced 1600 units 98 units
Average unit price $25 million $100 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 11.1 m
Height 4.7 m 4.7 m
Length 17.3 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 2124 km/h
Operational range 1,430 km 833 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,983 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 22,090 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 9,525 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-29 Fulcrum and the Mitsubishi F-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan and Mitsubishi respectively.

Top speed is 2,450 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs 2,124 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-2. The MiG-29 Fulcrum has an operational range of 1,430 km vs 833 km for the Mitsubishi F-2. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,983 m for the Mitsubishi F-2.

The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in 1,600 units vs 98 for the Mitsubishi F-2. Unit cost is $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs $100M for the Mitsubishi F-2. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 18 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 (1977 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mitsubishi F-2?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 326 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mitsubishi F-2?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mitsubishi F-2?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 17,983 meters (58,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,090 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mitsubishi F-2?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mitsubishi F-2?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 17 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mitsubishi F-2?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.