Customer Reviews

Jane's MIG-29: At the Controls (Jane's at the Controls)

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4 star:		(4)
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This is a well organized book, lavishly illustrated with photos. The writer Jon Lake describes the Soviet equivalent of the F16 with an enthusiasm that makes this book a joy to read. The only problem i could find is that hard techinical data (as one often expects from any publication bearing the famous "Jane" name) is lacking. If these were present, i'd have rated it a 5-star. It would still make a terrific gift for all except the hard-core fans of aviation. As an aside, I can personally vouch for the accuracy of the reporting, having flown the MIG-29 with the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

This is a wonderful book and a must have for every aviation fanatic. The highlights according to me are the amazing photographs and drawings which bring the Fulcrum to life as never before. The other part that I loved was the reliance on first hand reports by pilots who have flown the Fulcrum or flown against it.

The only niggle (which explains the 4 stars), is the lack of hard data, especially comparing the Fulcrum to other fighters eg. F-16. For example, we read that the Fulcrum's turn rate is better, but in the BVR arena, at least with R-27s, it is at a disadvantage- what would have helped are a few simple charts comparing the Fulcrum with contemporary fighters like the F-16, F-18 and Mirage 2000 on these key parameters...for a die hard aviation fan, hard numbers are a must...so they can draw their own conclusions..too much text can be fluff at times.

Simply put, if you are researching this airplane, this book is the LAST WORD on this model. Beautifuly written and with in-depth information and loaded with rare photos.

The photography of Artur Sarkisyan makes this book well worth the money. He brings out the aesthetic potential of this aircraft, depicting it in just about every position, even straight and level. It's a shame that such a good-looking machine is, in fact, a weapon of war. But don't let that stop you from enjoying Mr. Sarkisyan's work.

This is one heck of a book. Perfectly written, provides up-to-date info on this hot fighter and has brilliant photos. The best book of its kind I've seen so far. I'd reccomend this book to anybody who loves Mig's.

A lovely book about the best fighter of MAPO MIG aircraft, very good photos, some I've seen for the first time, recommended for anyone searching more info about the fulcrum.

This book is a very informative, and very impartial summary of The MiG-29. It explains it's weaknesses and strengths. As a reader of many fighter aircraft books I was impressed by the knowledge that the book had given me. The only thing I was disappointed in, was the book's technical data. I hope that Jane's publishes more of these books as I have all three of the current books that they have published.

This book is for the hard-core modern day fighter fan. It is loaded with stunning, hi-color photos, including 2 fold-outs. As far a literary content, you get a history of the MIG and MIKOYAN's development to the 29 project. Also future plans for the 29. You get opinions from American F-16 pilots who flew the jet and compare it too their Falcons. Great cockpit views and very detail info on all aspects of the jet, e.g. aerodynamics, weaponary, tactics & anything else you wanted to know. Purchase this and I promise you will be very pleased. Also look into the books of the same title on the F/A-18, F-117 & F-14.

Glenn Mehrtens

A lot of good pictures and commentaries.

Good stuff from the pilots who fly it and even from some Western pilots who also fly the Mig-29's rival, the F-16.

I loved this book! A brilliantly written and beautifully laid out book on what is my favorite fighter. One suggestion to the Jane's folks- how bout producing a similar series on major modern Air Forces- the USAF, Russia, China, France, India etc...with details on equipment, tactics, recent combat experience etc