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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Rafale

MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Rafale at a glance — top speed 2,450 vs 1,912 km/h, range 2,100 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 18,000 vs 24,500 kg, built 1,600 vs 316 units.

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Dassault Rafale combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Rafale
Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Rafale
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Dassault
First flight 6 October 1977 4 July 1986
Year introduced 1983 2001
Number produced 1600 units 316 units
Average unit price $25 million $95 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 45.7 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 10.9 m
Height 4.7 m 5.3 m
Length 17.3 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 15,835 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 9,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 2 x 7,648 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Rafale?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 538 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Rafale?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,835 meters (51,952 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Rafale?
The Rafale 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 Rafale?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $95 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Rafale?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 18 years before the Rafale which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Rafale?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 316 units of the Rafale.