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MiG-35 vs Rafale

MiG-35 vs Rafale at a glance — top speed 2,100 vs 1,912 km/h, range 3,000 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 24,500 vs 24,500 kg, built 6 vs 316 units.

Mikoyan MiG-35 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-35
Dassault Rafale combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Rafale
Specifications
MiG-35 Rafale
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Dassault
First flight 1 January 2009 4 July 1986
Year introduced 2019 2001
Number produced 6 units 316 units
Average unit price -- $95 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 45.7 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 10.9 m
Height 4.7 m 5.3 m
Length 17.3 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2100 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 15,835 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,500 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 9,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,995 kgf 2 x 7,648 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-35 or Rafale?
The MiG-35 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 188 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-35 or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MiG-35's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-35 or Rafale?
The MiG-35 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,835 meters (51,952 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-35 or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the MiG-35's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-35 or Rafale?
The MiG-35 is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-35 or Rafale?
The Rafale entered service first in 2001, 18 years before the MiG-35 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-35 or Rafale?
The Rafale has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 6 units of the MiG-35.