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MiG-29K Fulcrum-D vs Rafale

MiG-29K Fulcrum-D vs Rafale at a glance — top speed 2,200 vs 1,912 km/h, range 3,000 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 24,500 vs 24,500 kg, built 81 vs 316 units.

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Specifications
MiG-29K Fulcrum-D Rafale
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Dassault
First flight 22 January 2007 4 July 1986
Year introduced 2010 2001
Number produced 81 units 316 units
Average unit price $35 million $95 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 45.7 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 10.9 m
Height 4.4 m 5.3 m
Length 17.3 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 15,835 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,500 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 9,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,000 kgf 2 x 7,648 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Rafale?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 288 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Rafale?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,835 meters (51,952 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Rafale?
Both the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D and Rafale have a maximum takeoff weight of 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Rafale?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $95 million per unit compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Rafale?
The Rafale entered service first in 2001, 9 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Rafale?
The Rafale has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.