Is MiG-29 outdated?

Is MiG-29 outdated?

These advanced medium weight multirole fighters came to the country unassembled, where they were subsequently built in Algeria's aviation facilities. But what is special about these MiG-29s, which are considered old and obsolete according to the modern standards, pushed the country to make this purchase?

Which is better MiG-29 or MiG 35?

Mig-35 does not offer much in comparison to Mig-29 UPG that IAF is using. ... Mig-35 has remarkable manoeuvrability, even better than Mig-29. Thanks to its thrust vectoring nozzles. At a better price, Mig 35 will be fitted with Zhuk-MA AESA radar which has a definite edge over MESA radars.

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, of which three were shot down by USAF F-15s, one by a USAF F-16, and one by a RNLAF F-16. One aircraft, according to pilot, was hit by friendly fire from the ground. Another four were destroyed on the ground.

Why is MiG-29 Feared?

While aerodynamically outstanding, the MiG-29 did not feature modern pilot displays, controls, and fly-by-wire avionics. Fulcrum pilots were required to stare down at their cockpit instruments far more than those of Western fighters with modern Head's Up Displays, and the throttle was not integrated into the stick.

Is MiG-29 better than f16?

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.

What countries use MiG-29?

The MiG-29 is a widely exported aircraft, flown by Iraq, Iran, North Korea and Cuba. The MiG-29 has a few advantages over its more electronically advanced American counterparts. At about 40 miles apart, the American planes have the advantage because of avionics.

Which is better MiG-29 vs 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 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.

Was an F-16 really shot down?

Initially attributed to a technical malfunction, according to Tom Cooper, the F-16 was shot down by Anti-Aircraft guns or MANPADS.

Why was the MiG 29 a good fighter?

• But 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 there a Belarusian version of the MiG 29?

• The MiG-29BM is a strike variant of the MiG-29 pure fighter, the Belarusian counterpart to the Russian MiG-29SMT. It includes improvements to weapons, radar, as well as adding non-retractable air-air refueling ability.

Which is better Mirage 2000 or Mig 29?

• The mig 29 has a significantly reduced range due to decreased fuel capacity. It does not have good bvr capability also. With regards to maintainance, the engines are quite unreliable. As a matter of fact, the Indians favoured the Mirage 2000 over the Mig29 during the Kargil war due to is better range and being more easily maintained.

What's the difference between a MiG 29 and a Sukhoi?

• The MiG-29 also packed a less powerful radar and had much less internal fuel relative to the Sukhoi. However, the two aircraft were similar in many aspects. Both had a focus on heat-seeking weaponry, with bulbous InfraRed Search and Track (IRST) sensors on the nose of both aircraft.