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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Yak-141 Freestyle

MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Yak-141 Freestyle at a glance — top speed 2,450 vs 1,800 km/h, range 2,100 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 18,000 vs 19,500 kg, built 1,600 vs 4 units.

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 FulcrumFull specs
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Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Yak-141 Freestyle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Yakovlev
First flight 6 October 1977 9 March 1987
Year introduced 1983 --
Number produced 1600 units 4 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 38.0 m² 31.7 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 10.1 m
Height 4.7 m 5.0 m
Length 17.3 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 1800 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 19,500 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 11,650 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 1 x 11,022 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 1,800 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle 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 Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.