Fighter jet crashes in Siberia
No casualties or damages were reported in the incident. Rescuers are searching for the crash site.
A Russian Air Force spokesman said Mig-29 flights will be suspended during the investigation into the crash.
The Mig-29 is a fourth-generation fighter jet that went into service in the early 1980s. Up to 1,600 aircraft are currently in operation throughout the world, according to the producer.
MiG-29 Version B
Length, 17,32m
Wing span, 11,36m
Height, 4,73m
Take-off weight:
– standard 14 900 kg
– maximum 18 000 kg
Maximum flight speed:
– near ground 1500 km/h
– at high altitude 2400 km/h
Maximum M-number 2,25
Service ceiling, 18 000m
Maximum G-load 9
Ferry range:
– without drop tanks 1500 km
– with 1 drop tanks 2100 km
Engines RD-33 series 2 or 3
Take-off thrust, kilogram force 2Ñ…8300
Weapons:
Number of external stations 6
“A-A” missiles:
– middle range 2Ñ…R-27R1
– short range 6Ñ…R-73E
Air gun, 30 mm GSh-301
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