MiG-29
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The MiG-29 is an air superiority fighter built by Mikoyan in USSR. It first flew in 1977 and entered service in 1983. A tough, agile front-line fighter able to operate from rough forward airfields.
Photo: Mikoyan MiG-29 on Wikipedia (free licence)
- Top speed2,400 km/h (1,491 mph)
- Range1,430 km (889 miles)
- First flight1977
- Wingspan11.4 m (37 ft)
MiG-29 specs
| Top speed | 2,400 km/h (1,491 mph) · Mach 2.26 |
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| Range | 1,430 km (889 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 18,000 m (59,055 ft) |
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| Length | 17.3 m (57 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 11.4 m (37 ft) |
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| Height | 4.7 m (16 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 18 t (39,683 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 2 × afterburning turbofan |
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| First flight | 1977 |
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| Entered service | 1983 |
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| Built by | Mikoyan (USSR) |
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MiG-29 facts
- On the ground it can close its main intakes and breathe through louvers on top, so it does not swallow debris.
- NATO gave it the reporting name Fulcrum.
Quick quiz
When did the MiG-29 first fly?
In 1977.
Who built the MiG-29?
Mikoyan, in USSR.
How fast can the MiG-29 fly?
Its top speed is 2,400 km/h (1,491 mph) · Mach 2.26.
How far can the MiG-29 fly?
About 1,430 km (889 miles).
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