MiG-29K Fulcrum-D vs Yak-38 Forger
| Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 22 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 81 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Soviet vertical takeoff/landing fighter, developed during the Cold War, primarily utilized on Soviet naval aviation carriers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 27 September 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 231 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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 | 2,000 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 | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1210 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,020 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,100 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D by Leonid Faerberg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 990 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,300 meters (37,073 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Yak-38 Forger at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger entered service first in 1976, 33 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.