The Mikoyan MiG-29 (Russian: ?????? ???-29; NATO reporting name: Fulcrum) is a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. Developed by the Mikoyan design bureau as an air superiority fighter during the 1970s, the MiG-29, along with the larger Sukhoi Su-27, was developed to counter new American fighters such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, and the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.[5] The MiG-29 entered service with the Soviet Air Force in 1982.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 43.4ft (13.2m)
- Length 52.8ft (16.1m)
- Height 18.7ft (5.7m)
- Empty Weight 14,008lbs (6,354kg)
- Loaded Weight 16,531lbs (7,498kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.854
- Wing Loading 34.7lbs/ft2 (169.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 476.9ft2 (44.3m2)
- Drag Points 9395
Parts
- Number of Parts 248
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 1,396
