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Type: Supersonic Air Superiority Fighter Crew: 1 Manufacturer: Mikoyan Numbers currently in Service: Mig-29A: 19 - Used as interceptors Mig-29UB: 4 - Used in Training Powerplant: Model: Sarkisov RD-33 Type: Afterburning turbofans Number: Two Thrust: 18,300 lb. Dimensions: Height: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.70 m) Length: 56 ft. 10 in. (17.32 m) Wing Span: 37 ft. 3 in. (11.56m) Wing Area: 379 sq. ft. (35.2m²) Weight: Empty: 8,175kg Loaded: 15,000kg Maximum Take-Off: 18,480kg |
Performance: Top Speed: At Sea Level: Mach 1.06 (1,300 kph) At Altitude: Mach 2.35 (2,465 kph) Ceiling: 60,700 ft. (18,500) Rate Of Climb: 19,800m/minute Roll Rate: N/A Range: Internal Fuel: 932 miles (1500 km) With External Tanks: 1,550 mi (2,495 km) Armaments: Six underwing hardpoints Internal GSh-30 30mm Cannon with 130 rounds mounted in port wing root. |
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When Germany reunited, the Luftwaffe found itself with several new aircraft types in it's inventory. Included in this assortments were two dozen Mig 29's; 19 Fulcrum A's and 4 Mig-29UB two-seat conversion trainers. Currently all the Migs are assigned to Staffel 731 of JG 73 based at Laage.
Mig-29UB two-seat conversion trainer
Even in their reduced state, these Mig-29's have proven themselves more than capable when sortied against Netherland Air Force F-16 Falcons, defeating them all with no losses, during an exercise.
However, it is doubtful that the Migs will remain in service for long. Even with the likelihood of acquiring spare parts from the former Soviet Union, the logistics of supporting a single staffel of foreign aircraft would not be economically viable.
Sources:
The Complete Encyclodepia of World Aircraft, 1997, Barnes & Nobles Books, ISBN: 0 7607 0592 5
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