The MiG-29 Fulcrum, a Cold War-era fighter, was once a formidable rival to the F-16 in terms of dogfighting capabilities. Developed in the late 1970s, it was known for its small, agile frame, Mach 2 ...

Key Points and Summary - Born in the late 1970s to counter F-15s and F-16s, the MiG-29 paired agile aerodynamics (LERX, twin tails) and twin RD-33s with IRST, a helmet sight, and the R-73 to dominate ...