The single-seat MIG-29A was displayed at the show by test pilot Anatoly Kvotchur. He maintains that the tailslide is a viable combat tactic: when you stop, you disappear off a Doppler radar.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

The MiG-29A low and slow with wheels and flaps down. In contrast, the top speed is better than Mach 2 3. Maximum climb rate is 65,000ft/min, ceiling is 56,000ft and range is reported to be 1,133 nautical miles.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

The MiG-29 A shows off its purposeful planform.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

The MiG-29A takes off with its Tumansky R-33D engines in reheat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

Underside view of the MiG-29UB.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29УБ - РоссияRussia - 1981