Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29UB

15 Jun 2026 · © AviatorShots81

Close-up of a MiG-29UB, the two-seat trainer variant of the iconic Soviet MiG-29, showing its characteristic tandem cockpit and special tail art.

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Central NC airways · 15 Jun 2026

Excellent!

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Aircraft

MiG-29UB MIG29

Standard Air Force tactical grey with squadron markings and special tail art

Manufacturer

Mikoyan-Gurevich

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

3 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 86.0

Superb detail on the canopy and nose art, but the tight crop cuts off the front and some tail elements.

Location

Rostock-Laage Airport

RLG/ETNL

53.9182, 12.2783

Open map

Rostock-Laage Airport RLG

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Soviet/Russian twin-engine air superiority fighter; UB is a tandem-seat trainer with full combat capability.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare globally; MiG-29UB is less common than single-seat variants but still widely used in Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Record Flights

Used by many air forces for training and some real combat missions.

Safety & Events

Flown in combat, airshows, and by former Warsaw Pact countries; MiG-29s have been involved in notable airshows and military incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in service with multiple air forces, may be retired or upgraded in future.

Specifications

Klimov RD-33 turbofans

Engine

11.36 m

Wingspan

17.32 m

Length

1,430 km (clean) / 2,100 km (with drop tanks)

Range

850 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot instructor)

Capacity

18,000 kg

MTOW

4.73 m

Height

81.4 kN (18,300 lbf) with afterburner (per engine)

Thrust

Typically >120 dB during takeoff (military aircraft, not ICAO certified)

Noise