MiG-29 and its modifications

MiG-29KVP

''c/n 2960507687, l/n 9-18. This is the proof of concept Naval MiG-29 variant, known as the ‘Korotkii Vzlet i Posadka’ (KVP) which translates as "short take-off & landing". It had stronger undercarriage and a reinforced rear fuselage with an arrestor hook. It undertook ‘ski-jump’ trials but a larger wing area was required and the final Naval ‘K’ variant was instead derived from the MiG-29M or ‘9-15’ which had a larger, folding, wing. Previously part of the adjacent Zhukovski Engineering Academy, this development aircraft is now on display at the Central Air Force museum, Monino, Moscow Oblast, Russia.''

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mikoyan_MiG-29KVP_’18_blue’_(38630575395).jpg
''MiG-29KVP (MiG-29 #918) - the aircraft was designed specifically for practicing springboard takeoff and and arrested recovery ground-based "Nitka" as part of the program for the creation of the MiG-29K shipborne fighter, based on the 7th flight prototype of the MiG-29 type 9-12.''

Mig29kvp.jpg Mig_29kvp 1.jpg

The first flight of the prototype took place on August 21, 1982, test pilot A.G. Fastovets took off from the T-1 ground springboard.

https://www.redstar.gr/en/russian-a...an-gurevich/mig-29kvp-experimental-plane.html
https://www.airhistory.net/photo/836418/18-blue
 
Scott Kenny said:
The wild camo or the aggressor squadron standing up?
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The choice of a MiG-29 is my main concern.
More fuel to the fire.

Aggressor, yeah, it’s useful. But I think there are greater problems (Non-existing AWACS, lack of MPAs)
 
ComradeVortex said:
The choice of a MiG-29 is my main concern.
More fuel to the fire.

Aggressor, yeah, it’s useful. But I think there are greater problems (Non-existing AWACS, lack of MPAs)
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Cheap and readily available.

I assume that MPAs are on Indonesia's list of things to buy.
AWACS will be a bit of a challenge, the options are limited. E-7, E-2, or Saab Erieye on whatever.
 
Update:

Apparently ESS will become the Aggressor Training Provider.

So it’s purely for economical reasons, as it is cheaper than "build your own". So it’s a lease of their service, and they maintain their own fleet and maintenance regime, from what I understand.
 
Serbian AF MiG-29SM with R-27ER1 in Bulgaria while taking part in 'Shabla 2023' live firing excercise during June 2023.

MiG-29SM with R-27ER1.jpg

After a while ,same fighter landed with that AAM which was not launched.Reason was that Bulgarians didn't launch target and they said it was because of the safety reasons.Max possible/authorised launch distance of the R-27ER/ER1 can be 130km.

MiG-29AS with R-27ER1 landing.jpg

https://tangosix.rs/2023/13/06/foto...-cilj-na-vodi-zenska-bugarska-posada-volhova/
 
I have heard the bottom of the missile the electronic tunnel being painted black is evidence of “overhaul” of the missile.
 

CM-400AKG Missiles Reshaping Balkan Airpower Balance.​


''A newly circulated image appears to show a Serbian Air Force MiG-29SM equipped with Chinese CM-400AKG long-range air-to-surface missiles. If confirmed, the configuration could significantly expand Serbia’s standoff strike reach and alter the regional airpower balance in the Balkans.As of 9 March 2026, a single image circulating on social media has drawn sustained attention to what appears to be a Serbian Air Force MiG-29SM carrying Chinese CM-400AKG long-range air-to-surface missiles, a configuration that, if confirmed, would represent a notable evolution in Belgrade’s combat aviation posture. The relevance of this image lies not only in the possible appearance of a new munition, but in the suggestion that Serbia may be broadening the operational role of its Fulcrum fleet from air-policing and interception toward standoff precision strike. In the European context, such a development would be important because it would associate a high-speed Chinese air-launched strike weapon with a front-line fighter operated in the Balkans. At present, however, no official governmental confirmation has been issued, and the assessment therefore remains based on the available image.''

Source: https://www.armyrecognition.com/new...kg-missiles-reshaping-balkan-airpower-balance


Even on 16 Feb. 2026, Commander in Chief of the Serbian Army General Milan Mojsilovich said this:

''Ističem da u vazduhoplovnoj komponenti imamo ubojna sredstva maksimalnog dometa do 300 kilometara.''


"I emphasize that in the aviation component we have weapons with a maximum range of up to 300 kilometers."

Source: https://tangosix.rs/2026/16/02/rafa...tno-vazduhoplovno-naoruzanje/#google_vignette
 

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