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Mikoyan Mig-29 Fulcrum
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The MiG 29 was developed in the 1970's as an air superiority fighter in the same class
as the F-16 and the F-18. NATO assigned the name "Fulcrum" to this aircraft when
production was confirmed. The Fulcrum has been operational since 1985. This is truly and
advanced fighter. Some of the features include the use of and infra-red search & track
sensor, pulse Doppler lookdown/shootdown radar, day/night all weather operation, helmet
aiming sight, and highly advanced missiles.
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| Some of the variants; Fulcrum C has an added fuel capacity, Fulcrum B is a combat
trainer with a forward mounted pupil seat. Carrier based version MiG-29K has Zhuk radar,
folding wings, wingtip ESM, higher rated engines, higher impact capacity landing gear,
arrester hook, higher fuel capacity, in flight refueling, air to air and anti-ship
missiles. MiG 29M appeared in 1989 with fly by wire control, RD-33K engines, a new cockpit
with multifunction CRT screens, and updated missiles. A MiG-29 has also been designed with
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Specifications;
Engines; (two) Klimov RD-33 turbofans 81.4 kN. (18,300 lbs. st.) afterburning,
Wing Span; 11.36 m. (37' 3 1/2"), Length; 17.32 m. (56' 10"), Maximum take-off
weight; 18,500 kg. (40,785 lbs.), Maximum speed; Mach 2.3, Armaments; (one) 30 mm GSh-301
cannon, plus (six) air to air missiles, or other configurations.
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