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Mikoyan MiG-29SMT (9-19)

Fighter Jetconfirmed

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT (9-19)

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

TypeFighter Jet
OriginRussia
ManufacturerMikoyan
Introduced2004
Generation4.5th gen
StatusIn service
Speed2,400 km/h
Range2,100 km
Ceiling18,000 m
Crew1

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

CountryQuantityConfidence
Russia14confirmed

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