Mikoyan MiG-29SMT (9-19)
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The MiG-29SMT is a multirole fighter aircraft, an upgraded variant of the MiG-29, designed for air superiority and ground attack missions. It features improved avionics, a larger fuel capacity, and enhanced weapon systems. Its primary role is to engage enemy aircraft and deliver precision strikes against ground targets.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Generation | 4.5th gen |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,400 km/h |
| Range | 2,100 km |
| Ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Crew | 1 |
History
The SMT upgrade package was developed in the late 1990s to modernize existing MiG-29 airframes, with the first aircraft entering service with the Russian Air Force in the mid-2000s.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 14 | confirmed |
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