Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum at RAF Leuchars 2009
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Channel: Jim Ramsay · 2009 · Travel & Events
The Mikoyan MiG-29 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-29) is a 4th generation jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union for an air superiority role. Developed in the 1970s by the Mikoyan design bureau, it entered service with the Soviet Air Force in 1983, and remains in use by the Russian Air Force as well as in many other nations. NATOs reporting name for the MiG-29 is 'Fulcrum', which was unofficially used by Soviet pilots in service.[2] The MiG-29 along with the Su-27 were developed to counter new American fighters such as the F-15 Eagle, and the F-16 Fighting Falcon
