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MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Mirage 2000

Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-29 Fulcrum Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Dassault
First flight 6 October 1977 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1983 1983
Number produced 1600 units 601 units
Average unit price $25 million $23 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 9.1 m
Height 4.7 m 5.2 m
Length 17.3 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 2450 km/h 2336 km/h
Operational range 1,430 km 1,550 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 17,500 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,319 kgf 1 x 9,697 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 entered service first in 1983, 0 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.