MiG-29 Fulcrum vs Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
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MiG-29 Fulcrum |
Su-27 Flanker |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Mikoyan |
Sukhoi |
| First flight |
6 October 1977 |
20 May 1978 |
| Year introduced |
1983 |
1984 |
| Number produced |
1600 units |
680 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$30 million |
| Wing area |
43.0 m² |
62.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
12.0 m |
14.7 m |
| Height |
4.4 m |
5.9 m |
| Length |
17.3 m |
21.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
2200 km/h |
2500 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,430 km |
3,530 km |
| Service ceiling |
17,500 m |
18,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
24,000 kg |
30,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
18,500 kg |
16,300 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 9,000 kgf
|
2 x 7,670 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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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.
