MiG29s

The Mikoyan MiG-29, NATO reporting name Fulcrum, is a twin-engine fourth-generation fighter aircraft developed by the Soviet design bureau Mikoyan. It first flew in 1977 and entered service with the Soviet Air Forces in 1983. The MiG-29 was designed to counter Western aircraft such as the F-15 and F-16, emphasizing agility, short-range air combat, and all-weather interception.

Armament includes a 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon and a variety of air-to-air missiles, notably the R-27 and the short-range R-73. It is powered by two Klimov RD-33 turbofan engines, giving high thrust at low speeds and enabling strong maneuverability and rapid climb.

Variants include the baseline single-seat MiG-29A and two-seat MiG-29UB; export versions such as MiG-29S and MiG-29SE; and modernized models like MiG-29SMT with improved radar and avionics. A carrier-based version, the MiG-29K, also serves in naval aviation.

The MiG-29 has been widely exported and remains in service with multiple air forces, including Russia, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, India and Algeria. It has seen combat in several regional conflicts since the 1990s, often in upgraded form.