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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Mikoyan MiG-29M
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2007–
Quantity
70
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight2005
- Service Entry Year2017
- Crew1
- Primary RoleMultirole fighter
- Generation4th
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
- Engine TypeKlimov RD-33MK
- Engine ModelRD-33MK
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)86
- Thrust (afterburner, each)147
- Thrust-to-Weight1.1
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel3,800 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed2,100 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)2.25 Mach
- Cruise Speed900 km/h
- Stall Speed260 km/h
- Service Ceiling16,000 m
- Ferry Range2,000 km
- Combat Radius1,200 km
- Rate of Climb330 m/s
- G-Limit9
- Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length17.37 m
- Wingspan11.36 m
- Height4.73 m
- Wing Area38
- Empty Weight11,500 kg
- Loaded Weight17,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight26,500 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints9
- Weapons Payload6,500 kg
- Internal Gun1× 30 mm GSh‑30‑1
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarZhuk‑M1SE (export)
- AESA RadarYes
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Targeting PodYes
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built70
- Operators5
- Variants35
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2007
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
- 2015Sale: Egypt (46 units) · $2.0 Mr
19
years in service
70
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Mikoyan MiG-29MSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 46 | $2.00 Mr | $2.72 Mr |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS RANKING Multirole Fighters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
48MULTIROLE FIGHTERS19POST-COLD WAR · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS368RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS56PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultirole Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
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.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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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