Mikoyan MiG-29

PROGRAMME: Replacement for MiG-21, developed as a lightweight fighter to counter the F-16A and F/A-18A. A main fighter for the Anti-U.N. Forces.

CUSTOMERS: Anti-U.N.

POWER PLANT (before modifications): Two Tsumansky R-33D rated at 5,100 kg [x g] dry and 8,500 kg [x g] with afterburning. [Two Klimov/Sarkisov RD-33 rated at 5,000 kg [x g] dry and 8,300 kg [x g] with afterburning.]

ACCOMMODATION: Pilot only.

ARMAMENT (before modifications): One fixed 30 mm gun. Hard points for maximum of 6 AA-10 medium-range air-to-air and AA-11 short-range missiles.

DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL (before modifications):

Wing span:	12.00 m [11.36 m]
Length overall:	15.50 m [17.32 m]
Height overall:	5.25 m [4.73 m]

WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS (before modifications):

Weight empty:	10,430 kg [10,900 kg]
Max T-O weight:	20,000 kg [18,500 kg]

PERFORMANCE (before modifications):

Max speed: at 12000 m

Mach 2.3