Last updated: February 18, 2026
✈️ Aircraft Specifications
| Length | 17.37 m (57 ft) |
| Max Speed (Mach) | 2.25 |
| Max Speed (km/h) | 2,400 km/h |
MiG-29 Fulcrum
The MiG-29 was designed as a lightweight air superiority fighter to counter the American F-16 and F/A-18. Its combination of helmet-mounted sight and R-73 missiles made it deadly in close combat.
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The MiG-29 is renowned for its supermaneuverability — it can perform post-stall maneuvers that most Western fighters cannot match. The Fulcrum was the first Soviet fighter with true look-down/shoot-down radar capability and a genuine beyond-visual-range combat ability.
📋 Specifications
- Max Speed: Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h)
- Range: 1,430 km
- Engines: 2x Klimov RD-33 turbofans
- First Flight: 1977
- Built: 1,600+
- Country: Soviet Union / Russia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the MiG-29?
The MiG-29 has a top speed of Mach 2.25 (1,490 mph / 2,400 km/h).
How does the MiG-29 compare to the F-16?
The MiG-29 has superior speed and climb rate; the F-16 has better range, avionics, and sustained turn performance. Modern F-16 variants are generally superior.
How many MiG-29s were built?
Over 1,600 MiG-29s in various variants.
Is the MiG-29 still in service?
Yes. Over 30 nations operate it. Some have been supplied to Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war.
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