Mikoyan MiG-29
The Mikoyan MiG-29 is a Soviet-designed air superiority fighter, built to counter American fighters like the F-15 and F-16 at the height of the Cold War. Its widely spaced twin engines and unusual intake design let it keep flying safely even after ingesting debris from rough, unprepared airstrips close to the front line. Excellent agility at low speed made it a favourite at international air shows, where pilots demonstrated manoeuvres few Western fighters of the era could match. It remains in service with numerous air forces worldwide, decades after its Cold War debut.
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Its widely spaced twin engines and unusual intakes let it keep flying safely even after ingesting debris from rough, unprepared front-line airstrips.
Specifications
| Length | 17.3 m (57 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.4 m (37 ft) |
| Height | 4.7 m (16 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 18.5 t |
| Range | 810 NM (1,500 km) |
| Maximum speed | 1,320 kt (2,445 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 59,000 ft (17,983 m) |
| Rate of climb | 49,606 ft/min (252 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
| Landing distance | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 5,200 l |
| Engines | 2x Klimov RD-33 |
| Units built | 1,625 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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