MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-37 Super Flanker

The MiG-29 Fulcrum and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The MiG-29 Fulcrum has an operational range of 1,430 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-37 Super Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in 1,600 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 19 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1977 vs 1996).

Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-29 Fulcrum Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 1600 units
Average unit price $25 million
Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use.
Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $70 million
Wing area 43.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 17.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2200 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,430 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,000 kgf â—‰
Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 22.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2494 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 294 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 14 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.