MiG-29 Fulcrum Facts Mikoyan MiG-29 Basics Widely exported aircraft, designed as a multi-role fighter. It was designed to counter the U.S. F-15 and F-16. The radars used on earlier Soviet fighters were unable to distinguish aircraft flying below them from ground clutter, and low-flying aircraft could avoid detection. With the Slot Back Doppler radar capable of detecting a target more than 60 miles away, infrared (IR) tracking sensors, and a laser rangefinder carried on the MiG-29, a pilot could track and shoot at aircraft flying below him. The pilot's helmet-mounted aiming device allowed him to look at a target and the missiles' sensor were aimed at the target. Maximum Speed: Mach 2.25 (At altitude); Mach 1.7 (Sea level) Ceiling: 59,000 Ft Crew and Equipment Crew: 1 Equipment: One 30mm cannon Six air-to-air missiles consisting of a mix of: Medium-range laser-guided AA-10 Alamo-A or Close-range IR-guided AA-11 Archer and/or Close-range IR-guided AA-8 Aphid missiles. Infrared Search and Tracking System (IRTS) Able to carry bombs and 57mm, 80mm, and 240mm rockets in ground attack role. Roles Air Superiority Ground Attack History of Goodfellow's MiG-29 Fulcrum The aircraft was brought to Goodfellow in 1996 and is used as a training aid in several courses.