The MiG-29 Fulcrum was the first Russian fourth-generation jet fighter, marked by its sleek and deadly appearance in contrast to earlier Soviet fighters. The fast and agile Fulcrum could outturn ...

Unsurprisingly, the SMT upgrade package revolves around a much-improved ground attack capability. It gives the MiG-29 access to an expanded suite of Kh-29, Kh-31, and Kh-25 air-to-surface and anti ...

We are glad to have them, instead of the Iranians,” then-Defense Secretary William S. Cohen said in 1997, after the United States bought 21 MiG-29s from Moldova, precluding Tehran’s plans for a ...

Like the MiG-29, two-seat F-16 variants have been built for training exercises. Also, like the former, the F-16 has seen upgrades to its radar, weapons, and targeting systems, allowing it to ...

The Russian air force will take delivery in 2009 of 34 new Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 SMT and MiG-29 UBT fighter jets (NATO designation Fulcrum) that were rejected by Algeria, RIA Novosti reported ...

Mikoyan MIG-29 fighter jets of the Polish Air Force take part in a NATO shielding exercise at the Lask Air Base on October 12, 2022 in Lask, Poland. Russia released footage on Thursday purportedly ...

The MiG-29 was the first of the two out the gate in 1983, while the Soviet Air Force didn't receive the Su-27 until 1985. Both planes had their own distinct purpose.

In 2008, the MiG-29 SMT contract was cancelled and the first 12 RSK MiG-29SMT single-seat fighters and UBT-model trainers already delivered were returned to Russia and exchanged for 16 Su-30MKA ...

Filmed by cameras installed in the cockpit of Su-27SM3, Su-25SM and MiG-29 SMT this interesting video will let you join one of the mass flybys, with which the Russian Air Force celebrated its ...