Mig-29 Fulcrum was designed in 1972 as a replacement for the MiG-21 and MiG-23 in the fighter
role. The Fulcrum slightly resembles the F-15 in basic configuration, but with the size of the smaller F/A-18. Despite the fact that the MiG-29 was not built with a fly-by-wire flight control system, it still has incredible agility and maneuverability.
The first prototype flew on October 6, 1977 and entered service as the initial 'Fulcrum-A' in 1984. Combat capable two-seat trainers followed shortly thereafter. The 'Fulcrum-C' featured a deeper fairing, which allowed most of the avionics to be moved from the lower fuselage to provide more room for internal fuel. A 'Fulcrum-D' was produced for carrierbased use, but was rejected in favor of Sukhoi's carrierborne
'Flanker'.
Mig-29 Fulcrum Specification
Manufacturer:
Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau
Nation of origin: Soviet Union
Function:
Multi-role fighter
Crew:
1
Year:
1977
In-service year: 1984
Engine: Two Sarkisov RD-33 afterburning turbofans, 18,300 lb thrust each
Dimensions
Wing span:
11.36 m / 37 ft 3 in
Length: 17.32 m / 56 ft 10 in
Height: 4.73 m / 15 ft 6 in
Weight: 33,600 lb empty / 40,785 lb max. take off
Ceiling: 55,775 ft
Speed: 2,445 km/h / 1,520 mph
Range: 2,100 km / 1,300 miles
Armament: One GSh-30-1 30mm cannon with 150 rounds, plus 6,614 lb including AAMs, ASMs, bombs, rockets, drop tanks, and ECM pods carried on six external points
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