Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum

Description

In the late 1960s the Soviet Union was working on a fourth-generation jet fighter concept. These aircraft would form the backbone of Warsaw Pact air forces in the next decade. The Soviet aerospace industry began considering enhancing combat capabilities with new air-to-air missiles and a sophisticated weapons control system. Thus the MiG-29 was born. High maneuverability, a high thrust-to-weight ratio, a wide speed range, and special short-range missiles are just a few of the MiG-29s special characteristics. This book extensively covers the concept, variants, upgrades, carrier trials, service, sales, and what the future holds for the MiG-29. Find out how the MiG-29 paved the way for aerodynamic refinements, improved handling, stability, and technological changes that simplified the building process. Learn details on the MiG-29s engine and controls. Powered by two Klimov NPP (Izotov) RD-33 afterburning turbofans rated at 5,040 kgp (11,111 lb st) at full military power, and armed with an internal gun, short- and medium-range air-to-air missiles, unguided rockets, and free-fall bombs, the MiG-29 is truly a marvel in military aircraft. Authors Yefim Gordon and Peter Davison use over 300 photos to illustrate the story of the MiG-29. Topics covered include design, development, structural detail, international production, trials, comparisons, overseas sales, and much more. This book is a must have for all aircraft enthusiasts! WT_41_p000-1......Page 1 WT_41_p000-2......Page 2 WT_41_p001......Page 3 WT_41_p003......Page 4 WT_41_p004......Page 5 WT_41_p005......Page 6 WT_41_p006......Page 7 WT_41_p007......Page 8 WT_41_p008......Page 9 WT_41_p009......Page 10 WT_41_p010......Page 11 WT_41_p011......Page 12 WT_41_p012......Page 13 WT_41_p013......Page 14 WT_41_p014......Page 15 WT_41_p015......Page 16 WT_41_p016......Page 17 WT_41_p017......Page 18 WT_41_p018......Page 19 WT_41_p019......Page 20 WT_41_p020......Page 21 WT_41_p021......Page 22 WT_41_p022......Page 23 WT_41_p023......Page 24 WT_41_p024......Page 25 WT_41_p025......Page 26 WT_41_p026......Page 27 WT_41_p027......Page 28 WT_41_p028......Page 29 WT_41_p029......Page 30 WT_41_p030......Page 31 WT_41_p031......Page 32 WT_41_p032......Page 33 WT_41_p033......Page 34 WT_41_p034......Page 35 WT_41_p035......Page 36 WT_41_p036......Page 37 WT_41_p037......Page 38 WT_41_p038......Page 39 WT_41_p039......Page 40 WT_41_p040......Page 41 WT_41_p041......Page 42 WT_41_p042......Page 43 WT_41_p043......Page 44 WT_41_p044......Page 45 WT_41_p045......Page 46 WT_41_p046......Page 47 WT_41_p047......Page 48 WT_41_p048......Page 49 WT_41_p049......Page 50 WT_41_p050......Page 51 WT_41_p051......Page 52 WT_41_p052......Page 53 WT_41_p053......Page 54 WT_41_p054......Page 55 WT_41_p055......Page 56 WT_41_p056......Page 57 WT_41_p057......Page 58 WT_41_p058......Page 59 WT_41_p059......Page 60 WT_41_p060......Page 61 WT_41_p061......Page 62 WT_41_p062......Page 63 WT_41_p063......Page 64 WT_41_p064......Page 65 WT_41_p065......Page 66 WT_41_p066......Page 67 WT_41_p067......Page 68 WT_41_p068......Page 69 WT_41_p069......Page 70 WT_41_p070......Page 71 WT_41_p071......Page 72 WT_41_p072......Page 73 WT_41_p073......Page 74 WT_41_p074......Page 75 WT_41_p075......Page 76 WT_41_p076......Page 77 WT_41_p077......Page 78 WT_41_p078......Page 79 WT_41_p079......Page 80 WT_41_p080......Page 81 WT_41_p081......Page 82 WT_41_p082......Page 83 WT_41_p083......Page 84 WT_41_p084......Page 85 WT_41_p085......Page 86 WT_41_p086......Page 87 WT_41_p087......Page 88 WT_41_p088......Page 89 WT_41_p089......Page 90 WT_41_p090......Page 91 WT_41_p091......Page 92 WT_41_p092......Page 93 WT_41_p093......Page 94 WT_41_p094......Page 95 WT_41_p095......Page 96 WT_41_p096......Page 97 WT_41_p097......Page 98 WT_41_p098......Page 99 WT_41_p099......Page 100 WT_41_p100......Page 101 WT_41_p101......Page 102 WT_41_p102......Page 103 WT_41_p103......Page 104 WT_41_p104......Page 105 WT_41_p105......Page 106 WT_41_p106......Page 107