The Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum is a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. Developed by the Mikoyan design bureau as an air superiority fighter during the 1970s, the MiG-29, along with the larger Sukhoi Su-27, was developed to counter new U.S. fighters such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, and the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Role: Air superiority fighter, multi-role fighter
National origin: Soviet Union
Manufacturer: Mikoyan
First flight: 6 October 1977
Introduction: July 1982
Status: In service
Primary users: Russian Air Force, Bangladesh Air Force, Indian Air Force, Ukrainian Air Force