Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum

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Crashed cockpit section of a Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum on museum display, showing avionics, wiring, and instrument panel.

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Aircraft

MiG-29 Fulcrum MIG29

Manufacturer

Mikoyan-Gurevich

Gear

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 4.3-215.0 mm

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 65.0

MiG-29 cockpit detail is sharp but composition is cluttered; hardware and panels distract from a cleaner cockpit focus.

Insights

Aviation History

The MiG-29 is a famous fourth-generation Soviet jet fighter developed in the 1970s and a key figure in Cold War aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Thousands built, but military drawdown has made surviving airframes less common, though still in service with several air arms.

Record Flights

Widely operated in Eastern Europe, Asia, and some African air forces. Used in multiple conflicts and air superiority missions.

Safety & Events

MiG-29s have been involved in numerous air show crashes, military engagements, and interceptions. Highly publicized defection and post-Cold War acquisitions by many nations.

Future Outlook

Legacy upgrades and limited new builds, but many older examples are being retired, used for training, or preserved in museums.

Specifications

Klimov RD-33

Engine

11.36 m

Wingspan

17.32 m

Length

1,430 km (internal fuel), 2,100 km (with external tanks)

Range

850 km/h

Speed

Single pilot, no passengers

Capacity

18,000 kg

MTOW

4.73 m

Height

2 × 50.0 kN (each engine) (dry), 2 × 81.4 kN (with afterburner)

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