On November - 08 - 2004 During MIG-29 Russian Air Force Fighter Flight President of Mitsubishi Heavy Indusrties Mr. Omiya Hedeyaki has climbed up to 25 000m (49 500 feet) altitude and accelerated the “MiG-29” aircraft to the speed of 3000 km/hr (2.4 Mach) with all aerobatic maneuvers for 30 minutes at Zukovsky Air Base Russia.
MIG - 29 is one of the advanced combat airplanes in the Russian Air Force. It was designed for gaining the air superiority. MIG- 29 "Fulcrum" aircraft was put into service in 1985. Being one of the most advanced airplanes in the world, it has turbojet engines, possesses an advantageous proportion of mass and power, an excellent aerodynamics and a wonderful view from the cockpit. All these above characteristics make the aircraft maximum effective in an aerial combat. Comparable on size and assigned tasks with the American F-16 and F/A-18 fighters, the MIG - 29 is presently in the service of 23 countries of the world.
