The Aviationist

Here’s why the MiG-29 could defeat the best western fighters in close air combat, despite its limitations

Conceived to fill the technological gap between Russian and U.S. fighters, the MiG-29 has been one of the last cutting edge fighters produced by the then Soviet Union. The Fulcrum was sold in large ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Truth About the MiG-29

A Polish air force MiG-29 rests in the shadows.This year the Polish air force is upgrading the avionics in half of its 31 MiG‑29s. The MiG-29 Fulcrum outside the National Air and Space Intelligence ...
The National Interest

How the U.S. Military Purchased 21 Russian-Made MiG-29 Fighters

Summary and Key Points: Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, attention has returned to Moscow’s airframes, notably the MiG-29 Fulcrum, respected for its capabilities. -Developed during ...
Flightglobal

IN FOCUS: 'Unified' MiG-29 has bright future, says Korotkov

Russia's RAC MiG will mark the 35th anniversary of the then Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter's first flight in early October, but with the company actively pursuing fresh orders for its latest-generation ...