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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Sea Harrier

MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Sea Harrier at a glance — top speed 2,450 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,100 vs 3,222 km, max takeoff weight 18,000 vs 11,884 kg, built 1,600 vs 111 units.

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Sea Harrier
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan British Aerospace
First flight 6 October 1977 20 August 1978
Year introduced 1983 1980
Number produced 1600 units 111 units
Average unit price $25 million $15.6 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 7.7 m
Height 4.7 m 3.7 m
Length 17.3 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 3,222 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 11,884 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 6,616 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 1 x 96 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,305 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Sea Harrier's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the Sea Harrier's 11,884 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Sea Harrier at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier entered service first in 1980, 3 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.