✈️ Full Specifications
| Designation | MiG-29 (NATO: Fulcrum) |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan |
| Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| First Flight | 1977 |
| Service Entry | 1983 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Length | 17.32 m (56.8 ft) |
| Wingspan | 11.36 m (37.3 ft) |
| Height | 4.73 m (15.5 ft) |
| Empty Weight | 11,000 kg (24,255 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 18,000 kg (39,690 lb) |
| Max Speed (Mach) | 2.25 |
| Max Speed | 2,400 km/h |
| Climb Rate | 330 m/s (64961 ft/min) |
| Engine | 2 × Klimov RD-33 |
| Thrust (each) | Dry 50 kN · AB 81.4 kN |
| Production | 1,600 |
| Unit Cost | $29.0M USD |
🌐 Operators
🔁 Variants
- MiG-29A/B — Original air superiority
- MiG-29S — Enhanced fuel capacity, R-77 missile compatibility
- MiG-29SMT — Modernised, glass cockpit
- MiG-29M/M2 — Significant redesign, fly-by-wire
- MiG-29K/KUB — Carrier-based, INS Vikramaditya
- MiG-29UB — Two-seat trainer
⚔️ Armament
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.
🎯 Dogfight King
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.