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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-17 Fitter

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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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 1971
Number produced 1600 units 2867 units
Average unit price $25 million $6 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 10.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.5 m
Length 17.3 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,430 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 18,500 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,000 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-29 Fulcrum and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-29 Fulcrum has an operational range of 1,430 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the MiG-29 Fulcrum is 3.0x the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.

The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in 1,600 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 11 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum (1966 vs 1977).

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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 2,200 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 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 24,000 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 1971, 12 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.