MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-27 Flanker
| Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 6 October 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1600 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 20 May 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 680 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| 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 | 1,430 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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| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,340 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 1 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29 Fulcrum or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.