Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29UB Fulcrum

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06 Jun 2026 · © AviatorShots81

A rare Luftwaffe MiG-29UB Fulcrum two-seat trainer on display, reflecting Cold War and German reunification history.

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Aircraft

MiG-29UB Fulcrum MiG29

German Air Force (Luftwaffe) standard grey tactical

29 25

Registration

Manufacturer

Mikoyan Gurevich

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Sharp MiG-29 shot with great detail; crowd barriers and cluttered background reduce impact.

Location

Rostock-Laage Airport

RLG/ETNL

53.9182, 12.2783

Open map

Rostock-Laage Airport RLG

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The MiG-29 is renowned as a 4th-generation Soviet/Russian fighter, with the UB variant being a two-seat trainer used by Warsaw Pact and post-Cold War air forces. This German Luftwaffe example reflects the transfer of MiG-29s from the former East German Air Force after reunification.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare in Germany — only 24 MiG-29s delivered post-reunification, most retired or transferred out, only a handful preserved.

Record Flights

No global range or endurance records; sometimes participates in airshows and memorial flights due to rarity in Western Europe.

Safety & Events

German MiG-29s were notable for NATO integration post-reunification; many have been gifted to other countries (e.g., Poland) or preserved.

Future Outlook

Preserved; this aircraft is retired from active service and maintained for display, not operational.

Specifications

Klimov RD-33

Engine

11.36 m

Wingspan

17.32 m

Length

1,430 km (ferry), 700 km (combat)

Range

1,150 km/h (Mach 0.97)

Speed

2 (crew, tandem trainer); no passenger or cargo capacity

Capacity

18,000 kg

MTOW

4.73 m

Height

2 × 81.4 kN (18,300 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Military jet; not subject to ICAO civilian noise certification

Noise