J-15 Flying Shark vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
| Chinese carrier-based twin-engine multirole fighter, developed from the Su-33, in use by the Chinese Naval Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 1 August 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 76 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 22 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 81 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 67.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 25,000 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 | 2,000 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 18,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D by Leonid Faerberg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 17.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D entered service first in 2009, 4 years before the J-15 Flying Shark which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has been produced in greater numbers with 81 units compared to 76 units of the J-15 Flying Shark.