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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-17 Fitter

MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 2,450 vs 2,140 km/h, range 2,100 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 18,000 vs 7,890 kg, built 1,600 vs 2,867 units.

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Sukhoi
First flight 6 October 1977 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1983 1970
Number produced 1600 units 2867 units
Average unit price $25 million $6 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 10.0 m
Height 4.7 m 4.5 m
Length 17.3 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 13 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 1,600 units of the MiG-29 Fulcrum.