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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-34 Fullback

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-34 Fullback
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Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Sukhoi
First flight 6 October 1977 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1983 1997
Number produced 1600 units 155 units
Average unit price $25 million $36 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 14.7 m
Height 4.4 m 6.4 m
Length 17.3 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 1,430 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 18,500 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,000 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-29 Fulcrum and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs 1,900 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The MiG-29 Fulcrum has an operational range of 1,430 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback.

The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in 1,600 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 13 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1977 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 14 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.