MiG-29 Fulcrum C
nellis air force base
Discription:
An actual aircraft, a Russian-produced all-weather fighter built as a replacement for the aging MiG-23 and MiG21. It represents fourth-generation fighter technology, with (mostly) digital avionics, integrated defensive countermeasures, and good cockpit visibility. It is similar in size to the U.S.-built F-16 but has twin vertical stabilizers like the much larger U.S.-built F-15. The U.S. purchased 21 MiG-29s from Moldova in 1997 after learning Iran had expressed an interest in adding them to its inventory.
Responcible Organization/Individual:
Nellis Air Force Base
Designed By:
Russia
Address:
4700 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, NV, 89191-6600
GPS Coordinates:
Hours Available
Ceremonies: no
History:
Nellis AFB is home to many American and foreign vintage aircraft, combat vehicles, and other weaponry. The MiG-29 Fulcrum C originated in Russia in 1985. It has a maximum speed of Mach 23, and a maximum range of 450 NM. It is armed with a 1×30 mm gun (150rnda) plus 6xAA-11 and 2xAA-10. Its primary function is an all-weather, air superiority fighter. It is operated by 25 countries including Iran, Iraq, North Korea, and Syria. The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis reports directly to the Air Combat Command. The center was founded on Sept. 1, 1966, as the U.S. Air Force Tactical Fighter Weapons Center. It was later renamed the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center in October 2005. The Mission: The USAFWC conducts warfighter-centric live and virtual operational test and evaluation, tactics development, and advanced training to optimize Air Force capabilities and prepare airmen for joint, all domain combat operations. (Current as of August 2020).