The Mikoyan MiG-29 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-29; NATO reporting name: Fulcrum) is a twin-engine fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union.

The Mikoyan MiG-29M (Russian: Микоян МиГ-29M; NATO reporting name: Fulcrum-E) is a Russian multirole fighter that first flew in 2005. [1] The unified platform that is the MiG-29 is now comprised by the MiG-29M and a naval carrier variant, the MiG-29K.

The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service in the Soviet Air Force from 1982, and was the first fourth generation fighter jet fielded by the country. The aircraft was from the medium weight range much like the U.S. Navy’s F-18C Hornet, and used a similar twin engine configuration.

Jan 17, 2025 · In the case of the MiG-29 fighter jet, NATO gave it the reporting name "Fulcrum." A fulcrum, according to Merriam-Webster, is "the support about which a lever turns." A pivot. "Fulcrum" aptly...

Sep 14, 2020 · The MiG-29 fighter is equipped with seven external weapon hardpoints. The aircraft can carry: up to two R-27 air-to-air medium-range missiles; six R-73 and R-60 air-to-air short range missiles; four pods of S-5, S-8, S-24 unguided rockets; air bombs weighing up to 3,000kg and 30mm built-in aircraft gun with 150 rounds of ammunition.

The MiG-29, or Fulcrum, as it is known in NATO, is a supersonic Soviet/Russian fighter aircraft. It was developed in the Soviet Union between 1970 and 1980 by the Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG design bureau. The first flight took place on 6 October 1977. The MiG-29 entered service in July 1983.

Jan 30, 2019 · The original MiG-29M launched efforts to create a genuine second-generation ‘Fulcrum’, including flyby-wire flight controls, advanced structure, improved powerplant, avionics and weapons systems. The 9.15 yielded five prototypes.

Jan 1, 2020 · Capable of deft maneuvers and emboldened by a superior thrust-to-weight ratio, the MiG-29 is the perfect response to Western fighter-bomber aircraft. It first formally entered service in 1982 and has continued to be revised and adapted to meet contemporary threats of present day fighter aircraft.

Mar 17, 2023 · Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the Mikoyan MiG-29 (Fulcrum) Lightweight Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft provided across 7 hardpoints. STANDARD: 1 x 30mm GSh-30-1 internal automatic cannon.

The Mikoyan MiG-29 (NATO name Fulcrum) is a fourth-generation jet fighter aircraft designed and manufactured in Russia. Developed in the 1970s by the Mikoyan design bureau, it entered service with the Russian Air Force in 1983, and remains in use by the Russian Air Force as well as in many other nations.