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MiG-29 'Fulcrum'
Development/History
An operational requirement was issued for a light fighter to replace the MiG-21, MiG-23, Su-15 and Su-17 in 1972. The prototype first flew on 6 October 1977. Following major design changes, the first production MiG-29s to the Frontal Aviation in 1983 and became operational two years later. The MiG-29 is designed for high manoeuvrability together with ability to successfully destroy targets fro 200m to 60 km (660 ft to 37 miles).
Specification MiG-29 'Fulcrum-A'
| Type: |
Single-seat all-weather counter-air fighter with attack capability, and two-seat combat trainer |
| Power-plant: |
2 × Kilmov/Sarkisov RD-33 turbojet |
| Power: |
49.4 kN (11,110 lb st) dry, 54.9-81.4 kN (12,345-18,300 lb st) with afterburner |
| Dimensions: |
Length: 17.32 m (37 ft 3 1/4 ins) including probe
Span: 11.36 m (37 ft 3 1/4 ins)
Height: 4.73 m (15 ft 6 1/4 ins) |
| Weight: |
Empty: 10,900 kg (24,030 lb)
Maximum take-off: 18,50 kg (40,785 lb) |
| Maximum Speed: |
Mach 2.3 at altitude |
| Range: |
1,500 km (932 miles) internal fuel only |
| Armament: |
1 × 30 mm gun plus seven external attachment points. Typically, six R-60T, R-60MK (AA-8) or R-73E (AA-11) close range AAMs or R-27R1 (AA-10A) medium range AAMs. Alternatively a range of bombs and rocket packs can be fitted |
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