Overview
The MiG-29 "Fulcrum" was designed as a short-range, highly manoeuvrable fighter to work alongside the larger Su-27. Its helmet-aimed R-73 missile gave it a dangerous close-combat edge in the 1980s.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 17.37 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.40 m |
| Height | 4.73 m |
| Wing area | 38.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 11,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 18,000 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 2,400 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 2.25 |
| Range | 1,430 km |
| Ferry range | 2,100 km |
| Service ceiling | 18,013 m |
| Rate of climb | 330.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 7 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Klimov RD-33 |
| Thrust (each) | 50.0 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 81.4 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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