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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-24 Fencer

MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-24 Fencer at a glance — top speed 2,450 vs 1,654 km/h, range 2,100 vs 2,775 km, max takeoff weight 18,000 vs 39,700 kg, built 1,600 vs 1,400 units.

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Sukhoi
First flight 6 October 1977 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1983 1974
Number produced 1600 units 1400 units
Average unit price $25 million $25 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 17.6 m
Height 4.7 m 6.2 m
Length 17.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 2,775 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 796 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a longer range at 2,775 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1974, 9 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.