Eurofighter vs MiG-35
Eurofighter Typhoon vs MiG-35 Fulcrum-F
When comparing these two jet fighters, the Eurofighter Typhoon is a better airplane but is considerably more expensive, even three times, but if we look at the ratio of price: quality; MiG-35 is significantly more cost-effective for many countries.In the Beyond Visual Range (BVR) fight; Eurofighter is in most cases the winner due to better radar and technology.
West fighter uses proven missile MBDA Meteor while eastern fighter uses the same good Vympel R-77M missile. The advantage of the Eurofighter is in a slightly better radar and a lot better technology, especially in defense equipment. Huge progress of the MiG-35 is reflected in electronics, weapons systems, the new AESA radar and the uniquely designed optical system of locating (Optical Locator System (OLS)), but Eurofighter electronics is still better – EuroDASS Electronic Warfare.
Both aircraft are similar in size, the MiG-35 is a bit bigger – longer for 1.35 meters and wider for 1.05 meters, while the weight and engine power are almost identical …
Comments of readers (Feel free to leave a reply on bottom.)
1. I would choose the MIG 35 for a very simple reason. The price! It is less than 1/3 of Eurofighter. Imagine two enemy countries engaged in an air war. Both countries had enough money to buy and operate 100 Eurofighter typhoons. But one country choose the MIG 35. If those countries threw every jet they have at one another you would have 100 Eurofighters dealing with more than 300 MIG 35s. This means multiply the MIGs armament, the fuel, and the avionics by at least 3 against 1 eurofighter. Which country would be victorious in this air battle?
Eurofighter vs MiG-35 Flight Cost Per Hour
Overall and BVR ratings
| CATEGORY | EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON | MIG-35 FULCRUM F |
| BVR Rating | 91% | 83% |
| Armament | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Technology | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Avionics | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Maneuverability | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 (3D Thrust) |
| Rate of Climb | max. 315 m/s – 65k ft/min | max. 330 m/s – 68k ft/min |
| Thrust/Weight | 1.15 | 1.14 |
| Service Ceiling | 20 km – 65k ft | 17 km – 57k ft |
| Speed | 2.35 Mach | 2.25 Mach |
| Fuel Economy | 0.68 km/l – 1.60 NM/gallon | 0.44 km/l – 1.01 NM/gallon |
| Unit Cost | 175.000.000 USD | 55.000.000 USD |
| Overall Rating | excellent | very good |
BVR (Beyond Visual Range) Ratings
| CATEGORY | EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON | MIG-35 FULCRUM F |
| BVR AAM missile | MBDA Meteor | AA-12 Adder (R77 Vympel) |
| AAM origin | NATO | Russia |
| Year | in 2013 | in 1998 |
| Range (mile) | 62 | 99 |
| Range (km) | 100 | 160 |
| Speed (mph) | 2640 | 2970 |
| Speed (km/h) | 4248 | 4779 |
| Radar | Euroradar CAPTOR | Phazotron Zhuk AE AESA |
| Radar overall rating | excellent | very good |
| BVR Technology | 87% | 83% |
| BVR Def. Tech. | 85% | 80% |
| RCS – Radar Cross Section | 0.5-2.0 | 0.5-2.0 |
Dogfight (close to medium range) Ratings
| CATEGORY | EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON | MIG-35 FULCRUM F |
| Cannon | Mauser BK-27 | GSh-30-1 |
| Caliber (mm) | 27 mm | 30 mm |
| Rate of Fire (rpm) | 1700 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1025 m/s | 860 m/s |
| Size Point 10%-30% | 20% | 20% |
| Maneuverability | 9,5 | 9,6 |
| Thrust/Weight Ratio | 1,15 | 1,14 |
| AAM (first) | AIM-132 ASRAAM | AA-11 Archer |
| Operational range | 0.3 – 50 km | 0.3 – 40 km |
| AAM (second) | IRIS-T | AA-8 Aphid |
| Operational range | 0.5 – 30 km | 0.1 – 8 km |
| Dogfight Rating | 75% | 92% |
Size Comparison
| CATEGORY | EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON | MIG-35 FULCRUM F |
| Length | 15.95 m – 52 ft 4 in | 17.30 m – 56 ft 9 in |
| Wingspan | 10.95 m – 35 ft 9 in | 12.00 m – 39 ft 4 in |
| Wing area | 51.2 m² (551 sq ft) | 38 m² (410 sq ft) |
| Height | 5.30 m – 17 ft 3 in | 4.70 m – 15 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 11,150 kg – 24,6k lb | 11,000 kg – 24k lb |
| Power | 2 x 89 kN 20k lbf | 2 x 88 kN – 19,8k lbf |