MiG-29A Fulcrum

The MiG-29A Fulcrum is a fourth-generation fighter aircraft of.

Description
The MiG-29 was developed in the 1970s as a low-level fighter aircraft intended to counter United States aircraft designs, such as the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Studies conducted by the Soviet General Staff in 1971 concluded in the request of a lesser "Advanced Lightweight Tactical Fighter" to reinforce the main Perspective Frontline Fighter project that birthed the Su-27 Flanker. The LPFI (the Soviet acronym for the former) was produced by Mikoyan-Gurevich as the Product 9, with development beginning in 1974 and the first test flight taking place in October of 1977.

Denominated "Fulcrum" by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the sighting of MiG-29s at the Gromov Flight Research Institute in the Moscow Oblast earned it the designation of "RAM-L" by the US Department of Defense. The Fulcrum's mass production began in 1983, and was slowly adopted as one of the primary aircraft of the Soviet Air Force. Possessing an integral ability to operate from rugged terrain, it has received various upgrades following the collapse of the USSR and has been adopted by multiple countries across the world.

Strangereal
In the Strangereal universe, the original MiG-29A was developed and adopted by various air forces as a mid-level air superiority aircraft, roughly equal to the F-16C Fighting Falcon, but was generally outfitted in secondary weapons geared towards air-to-ground missions. MIG-29s were fielded during the Belkan War by Belka and Ustio as frontline fighters, with various notable pilots, including Cipher, using such jets in frontline operations. One of the most notable Fulcrum units was the Belkan 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron GrauWespe, which gained fame on the western fronts before being destroyed in the Battle of B7R.

Outside Belka, Fulcrums were also adopted by other militaries, including Yuktobania, Leasath, Erusea, the Osean Federation and countries of Usea, some of which fielded MiG-29s that were obtained by rebels during the 1997 Usean insurrection. Compared to other aircraft of similar battlefield role, no variants outside the -A model were known to have been developed or deployed, making it one of the oldest air superiority fighters to operate without upgraded versions, such as the Fighting Falcon or the MiG-21bis Fishbed.

Real world
The development of the MiG-29 in the real world universes closely followed its actual history, entering mass production in 1983 and being acquired by the Soviet Air Force in the subsequent years along with the Su-27.

In the Joint Assault timeline, the MiG-29A followed a similar path as it did in Strangereal, with no other models being known to be in operation. It was the preferred aircraft of Faryd Gaviria prior to his desertion from Martinez Security, and was deployed in large numbers by Valahia in their terrorism campaign after the 2008 economic crisis.

Within the Assault Horizon universe, the MiG-29A was the main small-scale fighter aircraft of the Russian Air Force, with various squadrons operating A-model units by the 2010s. Government loyalists and New Russian Federation supporters used Fulcrums during the 2015-2016 civil war in Russia, including the Molot Squadron, which accompanied the Warwolf Squadron throughout the campaign to terminate the coup by destroying the NRF leadership in Moscow. The MiG-29ME export model was also developed in this world, differing only in the adoption of canards for increased mobility; several airframes were given by the Blatnoi to Nigerian anti-government troops during the 2021 civil war.

Game analysis
Air Combat=
 * UNLOCK
 * Complete "Destroy Production Site". Costs $1,500,000.


 * STATISTICS
 * Power: High
 * Mobility: High
 * Offense: Medium
 * Stability: Low
 * Defense: Low


 * NOTABLE PILOTS
 * Timothy (Scarface)

Ace Combat 2=
 * UNLOCK
 * Complete "Midnight Assassin" or "Bear Tracks". Costs $110,000.


 * STATISTICS
 * Power: Medium-High
 * Defense: Medium-Low
 * Mobility: Medium
 * Stability: Medium-High
 * Climbing Ability: High
 * Air to air Combat: Medium
 * Ground Attack: Medium


 * VARIANTS
 * FRND: Turquoise camouflage with nose stripes.
 * Ally:
 * Enemy Type A: Golden body.
 * Enemy Type B
 * Ricochet: Green and blue body paint.


 * NOTABLE PILOTS
 * Ricochet (Usean Rebels)

Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies= "Highly maneuverable mid-sized fighter with a large payload. Performs well in both air-to-ground and air-to-air roles."

- Hangar description


 * UNLOCK
 * Complete "Shattered Skies". Costs $259,000.


 * STATISTICS
 * Speed: High
 * Air-to-Air: Medium
 * Air-to-Ground: Medium
 * Mobility: Medium-High
 * Stability: Low
 * Defense: Medium


 * WEAPONS
 * GUN x750
 * MSSL x64
 * UGBS x18
 * RCL x72 ($81,000)


 * COLORS
 * Standard: Gray camouflage body.
 * Erusea: Brown and green camouflage body.
 * Special: Crimson body. Priced at $337,000.


 * NOTABLE PILOTS
 * Markos (Lifeline)

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War= "This fighter was developed with the goal of overpowering the enemy in one-on-one combat. The Fulcrum boasts powerful engines and refined aerodynamics for superb maneuverability and handling."

- Hangar description


 * UNLOCK
 * Complete "Front Line". Costs $11,200.


 * STATISTICS
 * Speed: 73
 * Mobility: 45
 * Stability: 39
 * Defense: 49
 * Air-to-Air: 30
 * Air-to-Ground: 55


 * WEAPONS
 * MSSL x60
 * UGB x14


 * COLORS
 * OS: Gray body with black nose.
 * RZ: Black body.
 * YK: Brown camouflage.

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War= "This fighter was developed with the goal of overpowering the enemy in one-on-one combat. The Fulcrum boasts powerful engines and refined aerodynamics for superb maneuverability and handling."

- Hangar description


 * UNLOCK
 * Complete Operation Gelnikos of "Juggernaut". Costs $30,000.


 * STATISTICS
 * Speed: High
 * Air-to-Air: Medium
 * Air-to-Ground: Medium
 * Mobility: Medium-High
 * Stability: Low
 * Defense: Medium


 * WEAPONS
 * Missile x64
 * SAAM x12
 * RCL x10 ($10,700)
 * XAGM x12 ($11,900)


 * COLORS
 * Standard: Gray camouflage body.
 * Mercenary: Brown desert camouflage.
 * Soldier: Gray desert camouflage.
 * Knight: Air superiority gray.
 * Special: Light blue camouflage.


 * NOTABLE PILOTS
 * GrauWespe Squadron (Belka)
 * Iris (Belka)
 * Flamingo (Belka)

Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception= "An air superiority fighter boasting powerful engines and refined aerodynamics."

- Hangar description


 * UNLOCK
 * Complete "Pinned Down". Costs $14,000.


 * STATISTICS
 * Speed: Medium
 * Air-to-Air: Medium
 * Air-to-Ground: Medium
 * Mobility: Medium-High
 * Stability: Medium
 * Defense: Low


 * WEAPONS
 * MSSL x58
 * UGB x12
 * RCL x12 ($4,500)
 * LASM x10 ($6,500)


 * COLORS
 * Aurelia: Gray body.
 * Leasath: Gray camouflage.
 * Special 1: Brown and green camouflage.
 * Special 2: Black camouflage.


 * NOTABLE PILOTS
 * Frost (Standoff in the Skies I)

Ace Combat: Joint Assault= "An air superiority fighter boasting powerful engines and refined aerodynamics."

- Hangar description


 * UNLOCK
 * Complete "Raging Sea".


 * STATISTICS
 * Speed: High
 * Air-to-Air: Medium
 * Air-to-Ground: Medium-Low
 * Mobility: Medium
 * Stability: Medium-High
 * Defense: Low


 * WEAPONS
 * STDM x78
 * HACM x52
 * LGWM x104
 * HVWM x26
 * RCL x16
 * UGB x16
 * SAAM x12
 * XMAA x24


 * COLORS
 * C01: Air superiority gray.
 * C02: Green and gray camouflage.
 * C03: Brown and gray camouflage.
 * C04: Two-tone charcoal camouflage.
 * C05: Light blue upper body and red underside.
 * C06: Red body.


 * NOTABLE PILOTS
 * Faryd Gaviria (Martinez Security)

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon= "TYPE: F (FIGHTER) A medium-sized master fighter developed as the successor to the MiG-21. In a one-on-one dogfight, it has strong maneuvering capabilities due to its refined aerodynamics. Though it is similar in shape to the Su-27, which was developed around the same time, it was built smaller in size since it is used in close proximity to front-line bases. Its NATO codename is "Fulcrum"."

- Hangar description


 * UNLOCK
 * Complete "Red Moon".


 * STATISTICS
 * Speed: Medium-High
 * Mobility:
 * Stability:
 * Fire Power:
 * Defense:


 * WEAPONS
 * MSSL x180
 * QAAM x28
 * 4AAM x24


 * COLORS
 * Color 1: Player model. Light gray body.
 * Color 2: New Russian Federation. Black body with bort number 312; exact replica of second MiG-29K Fulcrum-D prototype.
 * Color 3: Red Moon Squadron. Light blue splinter camouflage.


 * NOTABLE PILOTS
 * Ivan Stagleishov/Big Bear Squadron (Russian Air Force)
 * Stormrider (New Russian Federation)
 * Legion (New Russian Federation)
 * Molot Squadron (Russian Air Force)
 * Sergei Illich/Red Moon Squadron

Ace Combat Infinity= Description "A medium-sized master fighter developed as the successor to the MiG-21. In a one-on-one dogfight, it has strong maneuvering capabilities due to its refined aerodynamics. Though it is similar in shape to the Su-27, which was developed around the same time, it was built smaller in size since it is used in close proximity to front-line bases. Its NATO codename is "Fulcrum"."

- Hangar

Special Weapons
 * Quick Maneuver Air-to-Air Missile
 * Hyper-Velocity Air-to-Air Missile
 * 4 Target Air-to-Air Missile

Colors
 * Default: Gray body.
 * Event Skin #01: Black body.

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Trivia

 * The crimson body color available for the MiG-29A in Shattered Skies and Joint Assault is a homage to the 1999 manga Red Prowling Devil, in which the mercenary protagonist flies a customized Fulcrum painted with the same color.