MiG-29 and Its Armament

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

Plane & Pilot

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

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Key Takeaways:

The photo depicts a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet carrying its maximum armament.
The MiG-29's armament includes six 1,500-lb bombs, ten air-to-air missiles, and a 150-round cannon.
The MiG-29 is capable of Mach 2.25 speed.
A Ukrainian pilot, nicknamed the "Ghost of Kyiv," flying a MiG-29, reportedly achieved six kills on the first day of the conflict.

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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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