How many MiG-29 shot down?

six MiG-29s
A total of six MiG-29s were shot down during the NATO intervention in the Kosovo War, three by USAF F-15s, one by a USAF F-16, and one by a RNLAF F-16. However, one aircraft, according to its pilot, was hit by friendly fire from the ground. Another four were destroyed on the ground.

Is the MiG-29 any good?

The MiG-29’s chief claim to fame is its superb maneuverability—it can even outperform the light-footed F-16 in both instantaneous and sustained turns (twenty-eight degree per second versus twenty-six).

Is MiG-29 better than F-16?

Below 200 knots, the MiG-29 has incredible nose-pointing capability down to below 100 knots. The F-16, however, enjoys an advantage in the 200 knot-plus regime. At higher speeds, we can power above them to go to the vertical. And our turn rate is significantly better.

Is MiG-29 the best fighter?

Despite all these limitations, once the furball started, the Fulcrum was the perfect fighter to fly. In fact thanks to its superb aerodynamics and helmet-mounted sight, the MiG-29 was an exceptional fighter for close-in combat, even compared to aircraft like the F-15, F-16 and F/A-18.

Is the MiG 29 obsolete?

Now, the bulk of their equipment is obsolete. Today the Syrian Air Force is thought to have 51 MiG-21s, 87 MiG-23s, and 39 Su-22 — all of which are hopelessly obsolete. They do have an estimated 18 Su-24s and 29 MiG-29s, which may still be of some value.

Can the MiG 29 reach the space?

Probably the mightiest experience in the world: The Edge of Space flight in the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Depending on weather and temperature conditions, you can reach up to 20-22km altitude, though at least 17km is guaranteed. Only astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the ISS will fly higher at this point.

Why is the MiG-29 considered a low-end fighter?

When the MiG-29 first entered the scene in the 1980s, it was conceived as a “lower-end” air-superiority fighter which could be procured in greater numbers at a lower cost, in contrast to the Su-27, which was considered to be the high-end solution.

Why did Russia get rid of the MiG 29?

The Russian Air Force grounded all its MiG-29s following a crash in Siberia on 17 October 2008. Following a second crash with a MiG-29 in east Siberia in December 2008, Russian officials admitted that most MiG-29 fighters in the Russian Air Force were incapable of performing combat duties due to poor maintenance.

Where are MiG-29s now?

MiG-29s remained shadowy until a 1990s U.S.-German exchange revealed their secrets to the West. More revelations came from MiGs imported from Moldova; one was towed to an intelligence center in Dayton, Ohio, where it sits outside on display.

When will the MiG-29 be upgraded to multi-role capability?

As of 2018, the Lviv State Aviation Repair Plant [uk] began domestically upgrading the MiG-29 to have multirole capability, known as the MiG-29MU2. Development is expected to be completed by 2019 and enter production in 2020.