Mig-29 UB

The plastic model of the plane was made in 1:32 scale from the Revell kit.

The Mig-29 UB is a training, two-seat version of the modern Russian front-line fighter. An additional seat was installed in front of the pilot's seat. Compared to the basic version of the Mig-29, the school version is only 100 mm (3.94 in) longer. Due to the small amount of space in the nose of the plane, an ordinary radio rangefinder was installed instead of the radar station.

Production started in 1983. Until today (May 2015), the aircraft remains in active service in many countries. The advantage of the structure is the possibility of quick service at field airports. Five mechanics are able to replace and test the engine in less than an hour. An interesting fact is that, in the event of problems with one engine, Mig-29 can take off on one engine and fire the other in the air. It can do even when fully loaded.

Specifications:

• Length: 17.32 m (56.82 ft),
• Wingspan: 11.36 m (37.27 ft),
• Height: 4.73 m (15.52 ft),
• Wing area: 38 m² (409 ft²),
• Take-off weight: 18,480 kg (40,740 lb),
• Service ceiling: 17,500 m (57,415 ft),
• Range: 1750 km (2100 km with additional fuel tanks), (1087-1305 mi),
• Max speed: 2445 km/h (2.3 Ma) (1519 mph),
• Powerplant: two RD-33 turbojet twin-flow engines,
• Thrust of engines: 2 x 49.42 kN (2 x 81.4 kN with afterburner).

Armament:

• 1 gun GSz-30-1 cal. 30 mm (1.18 in), (stock of 150 rounds),
• 6 hardpoints for suspending weapons (max load capacity: 2000 kg in total), (4409 lb).

Sources:

• http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiG-29
• http://www.mojehobby.pl/products/MiG-29UB-GT-Twin-Seater.html
• https://gdziewojsko.wordpress.com/lotnictwo/mikojan-gurewicz-mig-29/
• Bill Gunston, "Współczesne samoloty wojskowe", Muza S.A., Warszawa 1997

25 Jun 2015