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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.