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Mikoyan MiG-29
Photo: Artem Katranzhi from Bakashikha, Russia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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MikoyanMiG-29

Multirole Fighters · Russia · 1983
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MikoyanMiG-29

Mikoyan MiG-29
Mikoyan MiG-29 Photo: Artem Katranzhi from Bakashikha, Russia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
80
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
75
Range & Payload
70
Speed & Agility
85
Survivability
80
Reliability
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerRussian Aircraft Corporation MiG, Dux Factory, Sokol
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraCold War
In service1983–2019
Operators39 countries
Quantity1,600
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
11/25
Cold War
33/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
80
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
75
Range & Payload
70
Speed & Agility
85
Survivability
80
Reliability
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Mikoyan MiG-29
Country
Production
1983–2019
Quantity
1,600
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
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, multirole fighter
  • Generation4th generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeKlimov RD-33
  • Engine ModelRD-33
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)50
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)81.3
  • Thrust-to-Weight7.9
  • 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 Range1,430 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 Area27.9
  • Empty Weight11,000 kg
  • Loaded Weight16,600 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight18,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built1,600
  • Operators30
  • Variants3
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1981
  • Production End2019
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980First deployment: Iran–Iraq War
  2. 1983Production started
  3. 2019Production ended
43
years in service
36
years in production
1,600
units produced
37
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MIKOYAN MIG-29 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
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06 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
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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