The Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum is a twin-engine supersonic air-superiority fighter designed during the'70s to counter new US planes, such as for example McDonnell Douglas F-15. It joined in service in Soviet Union Air Force in early 80s. As a result of its two Klimov RD-33 afterburning turbofan engines, the Fulcrum has the capacity to reach the maximum speed of Mach 2,2. It's characterized by an extremely elegant and harmonious aerodynamic profile with an appartment and wide fuselage and two straight end fins. The Mig 29 is armed with a 30 mm. weapon in port wing root and it can adopt numerous air-to-air missiles ad the AA-8 Aphid