Aircrafts comparison
| MiG-29 Fulcrum | Su-27 Flanker | |
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| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch | Sukhoi |
| Category | Combat aircraft | Combat aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| First flight | 6 October 1977 | 20 May 1978 |
| Year of introduction | 1983 | 1984 |
| Number produced | 1600 units | 680 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million | $30 million |
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| MiG-29 Fulcrum | Su-27 Flanker | |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot | 1 pilot |
| Operational range | 1500 km (932 mi) | 3700 km (2299 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h (1367 mph) | 2500 km/h (1553 mph) |
| Wing area | 43 m² (462.8 sqft) | 62.0 m² (667.8 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 11.99 m (39.3 ft) | 14.698 m (48.2 ft) |
| Height | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) | 5.932 m (19.5 ft) |
| Length | 17.3 m (56.8 ft) | 21.935 m (72.0 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 17500 m (57415 ft) | 18500 m (60696 ft) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24000 kg (52911 lbs) | 30000 kg (66139 lbs) |
| Empty weight | 18500 kg (40785 lbs) | 16300 kg (35935 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbojets Klimov RD-33MK delivering 9000 kgp | 2 × turbofans Al-31F delivering 7670 kgp, up to 12500 kgp with afterburner |
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