Russia’s MiG-29 fighter was more than capable of matching America’s F-16 Fighting Falcon and similar aircraft—but the Kremlin failed to keep it relevant over time.

What You Need to Know: In the 1990s, the U.S. acquired 21 MiG-29 fighters from Moldova to prevent their sale to Iran and to study advanced Soviet aviation technology. The MiG-29, known as the Fulcrum, ...

I watched a Polish MiG-29 take off with what can only be described as the ultimate sick bag maneuver - an aggressive, high-G climb that punched straight into the sky. The raw thrust, tight turn, and ...