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MiG-29K (Fulcrum-D)

Multirole fighter aircraftFielded 1988Pending verification
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MiG-29K (Fulcrum-D)
Photo: Krassotkin · CC0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeMultirole fighter aircraft
Date of introduction1988
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerRAC MiG, Moscow, RussiaMed[1]
Crew1Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length17.3 m57 ftMed[1]
Height4.4 m14 ftMed[1]
Wing area42 sq mMed[1]
Empty weight11,000 kg24,251 lbMed[1]
Gross weight18,950 kg41,778 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight24,500 kg54,013 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x RD-33MKMed[1]
Thrust / power52.96 kN (11,905 lbf) thrust each dry, 88.3 kN (19,840 lbf) with afterburnerMed[1]
Service ceiling17,500 m57,415 ftMed[1]
Rate of climb330 m/sMed[1]
G limits+8Med[1]
Protection
EW countermeasures1 x L203B Gardenia-1 EW JammerMed[1]
Chaff / flares2 x dispensers, 120 x 26-mm flares or chaffMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints8 × including the ones on multi-lock bomb carriers with a capacity of up to 4,500 kg.Med[1]
Missile System: medium range air-to-air missiles6 x RVV-AE MissilesMed[1]
Missile System: short range air-to-air missiles8 x R-73E MissilesMed[1]
Missile System: anti-ship missiles4 x Kh-31A/Kh-35E MissilesMed[1]
Missile System: anti-radiation missiles4 x Kh-31P MissilesMed[1]
Rocket System: rockets6 x S-8 pods containing 120 rockets each or 4 x S-13 pods containing 20 rockets eachMed[1]
Bombing System: bombs4 x KAB-500KR TV-guided bombs or 4 x KAB-500L laser-guided bombsMed[1]
Armament1 × Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 30mm AutocannonMed[1]
Fire control
Fire Control Radar1 x Phazotron S-29M (N0-10) Zhuk lookdown/shootdown pulse-Doppler. Radar Tracking: 10 targets while scanning simultaneously,engaging up to 4.Med[1]
Targeting System1 x OEPS-29 electro-optical targeting systemMed[1]
Warning Receiver1 x Beryoza Warning SystemMed[1]
Variants
MiG-29KMiG-29K (Fulcrum-D) Russian Multirole Fighter Aircraft is a Russian all-weather carrier-based multirole fighter aircraft developed by the Mikoyan Design Bureau. The MiG-29K was developed in the late 1980s from the MiG-29M.[1]
MiG-29KRRussian single seat variant, replaces Ukrainian and Indian equipment with Russian.[1]
MiG-29KUBIndian tandem two-seat operational trainer variant.[1]
MiG-29KUBRRussian tandem two-seat operational trainer variant.[1]
MiG-29KVPSeveral aircraft converted to article 9–12 standard, with high-lift systems strengthened undercarriage and arrestor hook, for research into deck landings and pilot training.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
1 × Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 30mm AutocannonAutocannon
Med[1]
Range
1.8 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Quantity
150 Rounds
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30 mm
Rate of fire
1,500–1,800 rounds/min
Summary

MiG-29K (Fulcrum-D) Russian Multirole Fighter Aircraft is a Russian all-weather carrier-based multirole fighter aircraft developed by the Mikoyan Design Bureau. The MiG-29K was developed in the late 1980s from the MiG-29M. Mikoyan describes it as a 4+ generation aircraft.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. MiG-29K (Fulcrum-D) Russian Multirole Fighter Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)