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Scale 1:36  Length 20"   Wingspan 12"

The MiG-29 is known by the NATO code name Fulcrum as are the MiG-30 and Mig-33. The MiG-29K is the carrier-based version. The Russian Air Force has begun an upgrade program for 150 of its MiG-29 fighters - which will be designated MiG-29SMT. The upgrade comprises increased range and payload; new glass cockpit; new avionics; improved radar; and an in-flight refueling probe. The radar will be the Phazotron Zhuk, capable of tracking ten targets to a maximum range of 150 miles.

A two-seater version, the MiG-29M2, has also been demonstrated. There is also a super-maneuverable variant, the MiG-29OVT, with three-dimensional thrust-vectoring engine nozzles.

The mission of the MiG-29 is to destroy hostile air targets within radar coverage limits and also to destroy ground targets using unguided weapons in visual flight conditions. The aircraft's fixed-wing profile with large wing leading edge root extensions gives good maneuverability and control at subsonic speed including maneuvers at high angles of attack. The maximum operational g-loading is 9g.

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 6,600 lbs; and 30mm built-in canon with 150 rounds of ammunition.

The R-27 medium-range air-to-air missile can intercept targets with speeds up to Mach 3 at altitudes from 60 feet to 90,000 feet. The Vympel R-73 missile is an all-aspect, short-range air-to-air missile known by the NATO codename AA-11 Archer. The Vympel R-60 (NATO codename AA-8 Aphid) short-range air-to-air missile can engage targets maneuvering at an acceleration up to 12g.

The aircraft is equipped with an information and fire control system comprising the radar, an infrared search and track sensor, a laser range finder; and a helmet-mounted target designator. For longer-range air combat, the MiG-29 uses radar guidance for the R-27 missile.

The MiG-29 is the world's first aircraft fitted with dual-mode air intakes. During flight, the open air intakes feed air to the engines. While moving on the ground, the air intakes are closed and air is fed through the louvers on the upper surface of the wing root to prevent ingestion of foreign objects from the runway.

Currently there are 600 MiG-29 variants in service with the Russian Air Force. The fighter is also in service with the air forces of Algeria (30 aircraft), Bangladesh (8), Belarus (50), Bulgaria (17), Cuba (18), Eritrea (5), Germany (19), Hungary (21), India (70), Iran (35), Kazakhstan (40), Malaysia (16), Myanmar (10), North Korea (35), Peru (18), Poland (18), Romania (15), Slovakia (18), Syria (50), Turkmenistan (20), Ukraine (220), Uzbekistan (30) and Yemen (24).

Crew:        Pilot only
Length:     55 ft
Wingspan: 37 ft
Speed:      1,500 mph at altitude
Ceiling:     58,500 ft
Engine:     2 RD-33 turbofans w/18,000 lbs thrust each
Range:    9,400 mi. at altitude (more with mid-air refueling)

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