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Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon vs Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29

Full specs: Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29

Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon and Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29 are both fighter aircraft, compared here on public specifications. The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon leads on weapons payload (9,000 vs 3,500 kg). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.

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Full spec sheet

Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon Wins 9/12
Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29 Wins 3/12
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 2,495 km/h 2,400 km/h
Max speed (Mach) (Mach) 2.35 Mach 2.25 Mach
Range (km) 2,900 km 1,500 km
Combat radius (km) 1,389 km 700 km
Service ceiling (m) 19,812 m 18,013 m
Rate of climb (m/s) 315 m/s N/A
Thrust-to-weight 1.15 1.09
Firepower
Hardpoints 13 7
Weapons payload (kg) 9,000 kg 3,500 kg
Physical
Length (m) 15.96 m 17.32 m
Empty weight (kg) 11,000 kg 11,000 kg
Combat weight (kg) 23,500 kg 18,500 kg
Crew 1 1
Propulsion
Thrust (kN) 90 kN 81 kN
Program
Unit cost (USD) $124,000,000 $29,000,000
Units built 630 1,600
Operator countries 9 25

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon and Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 2,495 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon has the longest range at 2,900 km.

Which carries the larger weapons payload? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon carries the largest weapons payload at 9,000 kg.

Which is cheaper? +

The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 29,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.

Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon has the higher max speed (mach) at 2.35 Mach.

Which has the higher combat radius? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon has the higher combat radius at 1,389 km.

Is the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon better than the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29? +

On the public specs we track, the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon leads on 6 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.

Where does this comparison data come from? +

Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.

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