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The first of a sequence of photos of the mid air collision between two Russian Mig 29s. No one was killed or seriously injured in the incident. The pilot can be seen ejecting
MiG-29S Fulcrum
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Aircraft Data
The Mikoyan MiG-29 a Soviet built 4th generation medium-sized air superiority fighter with good performance, armament and manoeuvrability, and the ability to use rough airfields. NATO’s reporting name for the MiG-29 is "Fulcrum"The MiG-29 OVT a modification of the sixth MiG-29M prototype. The RD-33 engines are fitted with Klimov-designed nozzles that can rotate up to 15 degrees in any direction and it also has an increased operating range
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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Soviet Union | 1977 | 2000 | 750 | 1 | n/a |
Power
2 x Klimov RD-33 (11230 - 18285 lbf) turbofan engines.
Weapons
1x 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon with 100 rounds. Up to 7,720 lb of weapons including six air-to-air missiles
Dimensions
Length | 57 ft. 0 in. |
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Wing Span | 37 ft. 3 in. |
Height | 15 ft. 3 in. |
Empty Weight | 24,250 lbs. |
Max Weight | 46,300 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 1,518 mph |
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Cruise Speed | 1,000 mph |
Ceiling | 59,100 ft. |
Normal Range | 430nm |
Max Range | 1,800nm (with drop tank) |
Updated 28th January 2009
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