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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-33 Flanker-D

MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-33 Flanker-D at a glance — top speed 2,450 vs 2,300 km/h, range 2,100 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 18,000 vs 33,000 kg, built 1,600 vs 22 units.

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Su-33 Flanker-D
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Sukhoi
First flight 6 October 1977 17 August 1987
Year introduced 1983 1998
Number produced 1600 units 22 units
Average unit price $25 million $45 million
Wing area 38.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 15.0 m
Height 4.7 m 6.0 m
Length 17.3 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 2300 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 14,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 2 x 12,797 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-33 Flanker-D?
Both the MiG-29 Fulcrum and Su-33 Flanker-D have a service ceiling of 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 15 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.