Thursday, 21 July 2016

Russia's MiG-29 Fulcrum: A Super Fighter or Super Failure? (Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest)

The MiG-29 Fulcrum was the first Russian fourth-generation jet fighter, marked by its sleek and deadly appearance in contrast to earlier Soviet fighters. The fast and agile Fulcrum could outturn any NATO fighter, and it was armed with cutting-edge missiles. But, alas, it was held back by its old-fashioned electronics, short service life and limited range.

http://nationalinterest.org/feature/russias-mig-29-fulcrum-super-fighter-or-super-failure-17054

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