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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-24 Fencer

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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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 1973
Number produced 1600 units 1400 units
Average unit price $25 million $25 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 17.6 m
Height 4.4 m 6.2 m
Length 17.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 1,430 km 615 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 18,500 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,000 kgf 2 x 7,787 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-29 Fulcrum and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The MiG-29 Fulcrum has an operational range of 1,430 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer.

The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in 1,600 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer first flew 10 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum (1967 vs 1977).

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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 2,200 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 546 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 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 24,000 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 1973, 10 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.