MiG-29UB Fulcrum (Lzdeliye 9.51)

Trumpeter 1/72

  In order to train the new pilots of the
Fulcrum for Air Force,Mikoyan OKB developed a combat-capable trainer base on
the original Fulcrum A.

   Known as the Izdeliye 9.51,the new Two-Seat Mig-29UB conversion trainer
took it's first flight on 29th April 1981.To avoid a major redesign and ensure
maximum commonality,the fire control radar was deleted in order to contain the
newly-designed cockpit and canopy.Both the trainee at the front seat and the
instructor at the rear can control the aircraft completely.With the remaining
IRST and HMS,the Mig-29UB can still firing the IR-homing AAMs and air-to-ground
armaments.The internal cannon were retained.

  The Mig-29UB retained
dogfighting and strike capability,and the special emulators allows pilots to
train in intercept techniques.Most users of the Single-Seat Mig-29s have
imported the Mig-29UB to train their new pilots.