MiG-29 (Fulcrum)
Multirole fighter aircraftFielded 1982Pending verification
Air ForcesRUS
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMultirole fighter aircraft
Date of introduction1982
ProliferationAt least 27 countries
Armament and payload
Performance: engine power49.42 kN (11,110 lbf) thrust each dry, 81.58 kN (18,340 lbf) with afterburnerMed[1]
ArmamentAA-8 APHID; bomb; rockets; rocket pack; B-8M1; AA-10 ALAMO; AA-11 ARCHER; AA-12 ADDER; AS-14 KEDGE; AS-17 KRYPTON; ZB-500; KMGU-2 (sub munition dispensers); Gsh-30-1Med[1]
Variants
MIG-29 "Fulcrum A"Initial production version; entered service in 1983. NATO reporting name is "Fulcrum-A". The aircraft lacks a nuclear weapon delivery system and has initial production radar, ECM and IFF.[1]
MIG-29UB "Fulcrum B"Twin seat training model. Infra-red sensor mounted only, no radar. NATO reporting code is "Fulcrum-B". Export variant had downgraded systems similar to MiG-29[1]
MIG-29S "Fulcrum C"The MiG-29S, given the NATO reporting code "Fulcrum-C", features flight control system improvements; a total of four new computers provide better stability augmentation and controllability with an increase of 2° in angle of attack (AoA).[1]
MIG-29SE (Export Variant)Export model of MiG-29S with slightly downgraded N-019ME radar with multiple target tracking ability and RVV-AE (R-77 missile) compatibility.[1]
MIG-29K/MIG-29KUB "Fulcrum D" (Carrier VNaval variant based on MiG-29M, the letter "K" stands for "Korabelnogo bazirovaniya" (deck-based). It features folding wings, arrestor gear, and reinforced landing gear.[1]
MiG-29SM (Product 9.13M)Similar to the 9.13, but with the ability to carry guided air-to-surface missiles and TV- and laser-guided bombs. NATO reporting code is "Fulcrum-C".[1]
MiG-29SM (SyAF)For the Syrian Air Force, and based on the MiG-29SM, except the Syrian MiG-29SM uses the 9.12 airframe. RAC MiG developed a special variant for Syria.[1]
MiG-29G/MiG-29GTEast German MiG-29 / 29UB upgraded to NATO standards, with work done by MiG Aircraft Product Support GmbH (MAPS), a joint venture company form between MiG Moscow Aviation Production Association and DaimlerChrysler Aerospace in 1993.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 13Confidence · Source
AA-8 APHIDAAM
Med[1]- Type
- AAM
bombWeapon
Med[1]rocketsWeapon
Med[1]- Caliber
- 130 mm
rocket packWeapon
Med[1]B-8M1Weapon
Med[1]- Caliber
- 80.0 mm
AA-10 ALAMOAAM
Med[1]- Type
- AAM
AA-11 ARCHERAAM
Med[1]- Type
- AAM
AA-12 ADDERAAM
Med[1]- Type
- AAM
AS-14 KEDGEASM
Med[1]- Type
- ASM
AS-17 KRYPTONASM
Med[1]- Type
- ASM
ZB-500napalm tank
Med[1]- Type
- napalm tank
KMGU-2 (sub munition dispensers)submunition dispensers
Med[1]- Type
- submunition dispensers
Gsh-30-1canon
Med[1]- Type
- canon
The Mikoyan MiG-29 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-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 U.S.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- MiG-29 (Fulcrum) Russian Multirole Fighter Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
- 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 2.0)