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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15

On this day in aviation history, December 30, 1947, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 made its first flight. Codenamed the “Fagot” ...
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Mikoyan-Gurevich MIG 21F-13 FISHBED-C

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The MiG-21 was the Soviet Union's ...
The National Interest

Russia’s MiG-29K Aircraft Carrier Fighter Is No Joke

Meet the MiG-29K: Mikoyan Gurevich is one of the premier aircraft designers of Russia and the former Soviet Union. Its storied history includes some impressive aircraft such as the MiG-15, one of the ...
The National Interest

Russia’s MiG-29K Fighter Is a Powerhouse Oozing with Weapons

MiG-29K Fighter: Everything You Need to Know – During the Cold War, the MiG-29 was designed by the Soviets to counter America’s then-new platforms, including the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and ...
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This Country Flies the Most MiG Fighter Jets, and It’s Not Even Close

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) series stands as one of the ...
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Designer of Soviet MiG jet fighters Mikoyan dies at 89

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vano Mikoyan, one of the developers of the MiG fighter jets for the Soviet and then Russian air force, has died at the age of 89, aircraft maker MiG said on Friday. Mikoyan is ...