MiG-29 fighter landing C016 / 2716
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MiG-29 fighter landing C016 / 2716
A Russian MiG-29 fighter deploys its braking parachute after landing. A product of the Mikoyan-Guryevich design bureau, the MiG-29 (NATO reporting name Fulcrum ) is a fourth-generation air superiority fighter. It is powered by two Klimov RD-33 afterburning turbofan jet engines and can reach speeds of Mach 2.25 (2400 km/h) and a ceiling of 18, 000 metres. It is armed with a 30mm cannon and seven hardpoints that can carry missiles, bombs, rocket packs and fuel tanks. The MiG-29 first flew in 1977, entered service in 1983 and over 1600 have been built. MiG-29s have been sold to many air forces across the world. Photographed in 2002
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1977 1983 20th Aeroplane Aerospace Aircraft Brake Braking Century Combat Conflict Defence Engine Fighter Force Fulcrum Gurevich Guryevich Interceptor Landed Landing Mig 29 Mikoyan Military Parachute Plane Russia Russian Tail Twentieth Twin Engined Superiority
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This print captures the precise moment when a Russian MiG-29 fighter gracefully touches down on the runway, deploying its braking parachute. The epitome of aerial power and sophistication, the MiG-29 is a fourth-generation air superiority fighter designed by the renowned Mikoyan-Guryevich bureau. Equipped with two Klimov RD-33 afterburning turbofan jet engines, this formidable aircraft can achieve mind-boggling speeds of up to Mach 2.25 (2400 km/h) and soar to an impressive ceiling of 18,000 meters. Its sleek frame conceals a lethal arsenal consisting of a 30mm cannon and seven hardpoints capable of carrying missiles, bombs, rocket packs, and fuel tanks. Having made its maiden flight in 1977 before entering service in 1983, over 1600 MiG-29s have been constructed since then. This exceptional warplane has found homes in numerous air forces worldwide due to its unparalleled combat capabilities. The photograph itself was taken in 2002 by RIA NOVOSTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY—a testament to their expertise in capturing awe-inspiring moments within the aerospace industry. With its twin-engine configuration and distinctive tail design prominently displayed against an azure sky backdrop, this image encapsulates both the beauty and sheer force embodied by this iconic Russian interceptor known as "Fulcrum" according to NATO reporting names. In summary, this remarkable print immortalizes not only a historic moment
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