Military Aircraft
Overview
The Mikoyan MiG-29K is a navalized variant of the MiG-29 designed for aircraft carrier operations. Reinforced for catapult launches and arrested recoveries, it provides multirole capability at sea. The aircraft serves with naval aviation forces.
Specifications
Units
- Engine
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- Engine type
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- Thrust
- 19,900 lbf · 89 kN
- Avionics
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- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2 economy · 1 business
- Crew
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- Cabin width
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- Cabin height
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- Cabin length
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- Exterior length
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- Tail height
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- Fuselage diameter
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- Wing span
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- Baggage volume
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- Gross weight
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- Empty weight
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- Max takeoff weight
- 119,000 lb · 54,000 kg
- Max landing weight
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- Max payload
- 6,600 lb · 3,000 kg
- Fuel capacity
- Max cruise speed
- 1,134 kt · 1,305 mph · 2,100 km/h
- Maximum speed
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- Cruise speed
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- Approach speed
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- Range
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- Fuel burn
- 0.82 nm/gal · 0.40 km/L
- Ceiling
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- Rate of climb
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- Takeoff distance
- 400 ft · 120 m
- Landing distance
- 550 ft · 170 m
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Operational Context
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum — carrier-based multirole fighter
The MiG-29K was originally developed in the 1980s for Soviet aircraft carrier programs. After a pause in development, it was revived in the 2000s for export and domestic naval requirements. The aircraft incorporates strengthened landing gear, folding wings, and corrosion protection for maritime use.
Powered by two Klimov RD-33MK engines producing approximately 19,000 pounds of thrust (84 kN) each with afterburner, the MiG-29K can exceed Mach 2. Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 54,000 pounds (24,500 kg). It carries air-to-air missiles, precision-guided munitions, and anti-ship weapons.
The MiG-29K operates from aircraft carriers using ski-jump launch systems. It has been adopted by naval forces seeking a medium-weight carrier fighter. The aircraft extends the Fulcrum’s capabilities into maritime operations.