Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29A (9.13) “Fulcrum-C” Version 2.3
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Developed as a response to the USAF Lightweight Fighter Program under the Soviet Perspektivnyy Lyogkiy Frontovoy Istrebitel (LPFI, “Advanced Lightweight Tactical Fighter”) program, the MiG-29 rivals the NATO F-16. It was given the NATO reporting name, “Fulcrum,” which was actually liked and used unofficially by some Soviet pilots. Due to its large leading-edge root extensions (LERX’s) and leading-edge flaps, the MiG-29 has impressive high-alpha and turning capability. The MiG-29A is the initial Soviet production variant of the MiG-29 and the (9.13) model incorporates an enlarged dorsal hump, which houses additional fuel and a L-203BE Gardenyia-1 jammer.

The MiG-29 was operated by several Eastern Bloc countries, including Poland, East Germany, and Czechoslovakia. When the Soviet Union disbanded in 1991, MiG-29’s were distributed to Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan and Russia would maintain around 600 MiG-29’s. Iran and Iraq are also notable operators of the MiG-29, however Iraq’s MiG-29’s are no longer in service. Read more...

Features

• Control-limiter (AOA)
• Reduced stability mode (RSM) (control-limiter toggle)
• Auto aileron trim (simulated pilot)
• G-limiter (+9, -3.5, control-limiter)
• Uses WBD V2.10.8

Specifications
Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Role: Air superiority fighter
Crew: 1
Powerplant: 2x Klimov RD-33 (49.42 kN dry, 81.58 kN w/ afterburner, each)
Fuel: ~28 min w/ military power
Armament: 1x GSh-30-1 (150 rpg)
Livery: Std. VVS green bicolor camo

Configurations
Def.Config Air superiority, Extended range
4x R-73 Archer, 2x R-27ER Alamo-C, 1x Drop tank (+~10 min fuel), 30x Chaff, 30x Flares

Alt.Config.1 CAS, Dumb bombs
2x, R-73 Archer, 4x FAB-500, 30x Chaff, 30x Flares

Cln.Config. Clean
30x Chaff, 30x Flares

Author’s Notes

• Controls included in craft instructions.
• Dorsal hump can be removed to convert to a MiG-29A (9.12). However, this removes ~2 minutes of fuel. (Technically, it would also remove the ability to fire the cannon with the drop tank attached, but oh well.)
• Pay attention to the takeoff speeds to avoid tail-striking.
• At speeds above 700 km/h, very small inputs of trim or elevator will cause adverse roll. As far as I can tell, it’s something to do with the airframe itself, not the auto-trim system.
• The center of thrust (CoT) is slightly below the center of mass (CoM), so high engine power will increase your turn rate and can give you a push when performing low-speed, high-alpha maneuvers.
• Capable of doing the Pirouette Maneuver.
  

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XML Changelog

• 03/16/2024 V2.3: Updated to WBD V2.10.8.
• 02/16/2024 V2.2: Updated to WBD V2.9.7. Changed pylons to match Su-27.
• 08/15/2023 V2.1: Updated to WBD V2.5.4.
• 04/22/2023 V2.0: Initial Release

In-Game Name: [RD G4] MiG-29A