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Air superiority fighter, multirole fighterSoviet Union · 1987 — present · Active
Mikoyan MiG-29 UPG
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The Falcon — India's dedicated air-dominance fighter.
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Overview
About the UPG
A twin-engine air-superiority fighter with excellent thrust-to-weight ratio. Upgraded to UPG standard with Zhuk-ME radar, air-to-air refueling, and R-77 BVR capability.
History
Service history
Inducted from 1987, initially to counter Pakistan's F-16s. The mid-life UPG upgrade transformed the type into a true multirole platform. Naval MiG-29K operates from INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant.
Armament
Weapons loadout
- R-77 BVRAAM
- R-73 short-range AAM (helmet-cued)
- Kh-29 / Kh-31 air-to-surface
- 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon
- KAB-500 guided bombs
Highlights
Combat edge
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9-g airframe with excellent agility
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Helmet-mounted sight for R-73 off-boresight
03
Air-to-air refueling capable post-UPG
04
Naval variant flies from Indian carriers
Service record
Operations
Named operations this catalogue records Mikoyan MiG-29 UPG as having taken part in.
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