No 4. MiG-27 “Flogger D / J”
| Introduced | 1975 |
| Units built | 1,075 |
| Role | Attack aircraft |
| Max Speed | 1,170 mph |
| Range | 1,550 mi |
| Service ceiling | 45,900 ft |
| Thrust to weight ratio | 0.62 |
The MiG-27 is based on the MiG-23, but is more suited to ground attacks. However, this fighter didn’t gain any popularity outside Russia, like the MiG-23 and is only in service with the Indian, Kazakh and Sri Lankan air forces.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDfhHJAzxu4[/youtube]
No 3. MiG-29 “Fulcrum”
| Introduced | 1983 |
| Units built | 1,600+ |
| Role | Air-superiority fighter, Multirole fighter |
| Max Speed | 1,490 mph |
| Range | 430 mi |
| Service ceiling | 59,100 ft |
| Thrust to weight ratio | 1.01 |
A fourth-generation jet fighter, the MiG-29 was developed to counter new American fighters such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, and the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon. Later on, improved versions of the fighter were produced such as MiG-29S, to use longer range R-27E and R-77 air-to-air missiles. To date, it remains in service with over 20 countries including Russia itself.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS2uMZT-nPA[/youtube]
