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J-15 Flying Shark vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-15 Flying Shark
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
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Specifications
J-15 Flying Shark MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan
First flight 1 August 2009 22 January 2007
Year introduced 2013 2009
Number produced 76 units 81 units
Average unit price -- $35 million
Wing area 67.8 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 12.0 m
Height 5.9 m 4.4 m
Length 22.3 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 12,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,502 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The J-15 Flying Shark and the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,300 km/h for the J-15 Flying Shark vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The J-15 Flying Shark has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 2,000 km for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The J-15 Flying Shark operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.

The J-15 Flying Shark has been produced in 76 units vs 81 for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D first flew 2 years before the J-15 Flying Shark (2007 vs 2009).

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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 24,500 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.