MiG-29 and Its Armament

The powerful Soviet-built fighter packs a lot of punch.

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Friday, February 25, 2022 at 12:39 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The "Photo of the Week" features a Ukrainian MiG-29, highlighting its extensive armament capabilities including bombs, air-to-air missiles, and a cannon.
The article introduces the "Ghost of Kyiv," a Ukrainian fighter pilot flying a MiG-29.
This pilot is reportedly credited with six kills against Russian fighters on the first day of battle.

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This week’s Plane & Pilot Photo of the Week is of a Ukrainian MiG-29 with all the armament it can carry. The Mach 2.25 jet can pack six 1,500-lb. bombs to go along with 10 air-to-air missiles and a 150-round cannon. The Ukrainian fighter pilot dubbed the Ghost of Kyiv has been flying a MiG-29 against Russian fighters and chalked up six kills in the first day of the battle.

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