Mar 17, 2014 · One of the main problem of the initial production MIG-29 (the 9-12 batches) was the lack of range. This problem was partly solved when the 9-13 humped version was produced. I known that some early 9-12s were modified to get various improvements of the later 9-12/early 9 …

The first export model MiG-29 with underwing drop tanks; the inner underwing pylons can carry over 500 kg (1,100 lb) bombs in side by side tandem pairs. Its weapons mix includes R-27T1, R-27ER1 and R-27ET1 medium-range missiles.

Feb 17, 2025 · The aircraft can carry up to two 1,100 L drop tanks or a 1,400 L external tank. These additional fuel tanks significantly increase the MiG-29’s range, enabling it to conduct longer missions, including deep strikes and intercept operations far from base.

The MiG-29 has a ferry range of 1,500 km without external fuel tanks, and 2,100 km with one external tank. The internal fuel capacity of the original MiG-29B is 4,365 litres distributed between six internal fuel tanks, four in the fuselage and one in each wing.

Feb 13, 2009 · Does anybody know any specifications of the drop tanks used on the MiG-29? I have searched extensively on the net to find details on the PDT-1150 (1150 litre) and PDT-1500 (1500 litre) drop tanks used on the aircraft. I have found …

Jan 9, 2010 · Hello everyone. Been browsing thru various books about the Mig-29 ,and as we know the 9.13 fatback introduced among others two underwing 1150l drop tanks...

Dec 4, 2009 · It were the MiG-29 Fulcrum A (9.12) which weren't able to use the gun. This issue was solved with the Fulcrum C (9.13) and subsequently later models, possibly including the 9.12S (D) which was a further developed variant of the original Fulcrum A. …

The MiG-29's engines are very thirsty on afterburner and can burn through the internal fuel capacity in no time. The drop tank can be used during takeoff and climb, and only dropped when maximum agility is needed such as an intense dogfight.

The MiG-29S can carry 1,150 liter (304 US gallon, 2,000 lb) drop tanks under each wing and a centerline tank. Inboard underwing hardpoints are upgraded to allow for a tandem pylon arrangement for a larger payload of 4,000 kg (8,820 lb).

Sep 1, 2017 · Zvezda MiG-29SMT kit includes the updated tank. Your best bet would be either to buy the kit and measure it and then scale up, or maybe someone on here has the kit and can do that.