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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Typhoon

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
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Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Typhoon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Eurofighter
First flight 6 October 1977 27 March 1994
Year introduced 1983 2003
Number produced 1600 units 589 units
Average unit price $25 million $90 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 11.0 m
Height 4.7 m 5.3 m
Length 17.3 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The MiG-29 Fulcrum and the Typhoon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan and Eurofighter respectively.

Top speed is 2,450 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs 2,495 km/h for the Typhoon. The MiG-29 Fulcrum has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 3,790 km for the Typhoon. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,765 m for the Typhoon.

The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in 1,600 units vs 589 for the Typhoon. Unit cost is $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum vs $90M for the Typhoon. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 17 years before the Typhoon (1977 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,450 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 3,790 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Typhoon?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Typhoon's 16,765 meters (55,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Typhoon?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Typhoon's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Typhoon?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 20 years before the Typhoon which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Typhoon?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 589 units of the Typhoon.