MIKOYAN MIG-29

Russia’s primary fighter jet combines a host of advanced tech to create an agile and deadly aircraft

Often overlooked in the west due to its Soviet Union origins in the Eighties, the Mikoyan MiG-29 is one of the world’s most prolific fighter jets, with over 1,600 units in operation around the globe. For perspective, there are just over 300 Eurofighter Typhoons currently in operation, a number that is unlikely to ever exceed the 500 mark. So why is this Russian plane so successful? For starters, it’s great value for money – £18 million ($29 million), compared to the £64.8 million ($104.6 million) Typhoon. The MiG-29 is a fourth-generation fighter jet designed for an air supremacy role, which involves infiltrating and seizing enemy airspace through force. It comes in a range of variants, with both legacy and current production models in operation, and has seen significant combat throughout…

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History of War Book of Combat Machines (Digital) - 1 Issue, History of War Book of Combat Machines 2016

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