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MiG-29A
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MiG-29A

Multirole Fighters · Russia · 1983
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MiG-29A

MiG-29A
MiG-29A Photo: Julian Herzog (Website) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
88
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
80
Range & Payload
75
Speed & Agility
90
Survivability
82
Reliability
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
88
Origin Russia
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraCold War
In service1983–2019
Operators11 countries
Quantity1,600
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
82
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
10/25
Cold War
27/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
88
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
80
Range & Payload
75
Speed & Agility
90
Survivability
82
Reliability
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
88
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
MiG-29A
Country
Production
1983–2019
Quantity
1,600
Unit Price (current)
$73.9M↗ 146% inflation · 1990→2025
Original Price
$30.0M (1990)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$73.9M
Original: $30.0M (1990)
Inflation: +%146
82
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1977
  • Service Entry Year1983
  • Crew1
  • Primary Roleair superiority fighter
  • Generation4th generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine Typeturbofan
  • Engine ModelRD‑33
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)50
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)81
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.68
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel3,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed2,400 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.25 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed260 km/h
  • Service Ceiling18,000 m
  • Ferry Range2,100 km
  • Combat Radius700 km
  • Rate of Climb330 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length17.32 m
  • Wingspan11.36 m
  • Height4.73 m
  • Wing Area38
  • Empty Weight11,000 kg
  • Loaded Weight16,600 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight18,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Total Built1,600
  • Unit Cost30,000,000 USD
  • Operators30
  • Variants12
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1981
  • Production End2019
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Production started
  2. 2019Production ended
43
years in service
36
years in production
1,600
units produced
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 71units
71active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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