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Jane's How to Fly and Fight in the Mikoyan Mig-29 Fulcrum: At the Controls (Paperback)

by Jon Lake (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)


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Jane's At the Controls is a new series providing a 'hands-on' briefing of what it is like to fly and fight in modern combat aircraft. The MiG-29 was introduced by the Soviet air-force just as the Warsaw Pact began to break up. Armed with a new generation of air-to-air missiles and capable of astonishing maneuvers that can give it to the edge against most modern interceptors, the MiG-29 remains one of the best fighter aircraft in the world today.

About the Author
David C. Isby is a Washington-based attorney and defense consultant. A special correspondent for Jane's Intelligence Review, he has contributed to many military and aviation publications and written extensively on the Russian armed forces. He lives in Washington D.C.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (June 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0004721446
  • ISBN-13: 978-0004721446
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.7 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #887,325 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The best introduction to the MIG 29 yet, December 3, 1999
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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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buy!, April 26, 2000
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.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Buy it for the photography, February 29, 2000
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars LAST WORD ON THIS MODEL
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.
Published on July 30, 2002 by James J. Varela

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book of its kind! Awesome!
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. Read more
Published on November 5, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant stuff for the armchair fighter jock!
I loved this book! A brilliantly written and beautifully laid out book on what is my favorite fighter. Read more
Published on September 3, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference to the Mig29 fighter.
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.
Published on July 31, 1999 by fyousef@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, nearly perfect.
This book is a very informative, and very impartial summary of The MiG-29. It explains it's weaknesses and strengths. Read more
Published on May 2, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE!
This book is for the hard-core modern day fighter fan. It is loaded with stunning, hi-color photos, including 2 fold-outs. Read more
Published on March 30, 1999 by pepper@gs.verio.com

4.0 out of 5 stars In-depth review of the Mig-29 from the people who fly it
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.

Published on March 20, 1999 by faustd@yta.attmil.ne.jp

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Buy for Russian Aviation Buffs
As part of the innovative Jane's "How to Fly & Fight" ,this is an excellent addition on one of the most influential fighter aircraft of our times. Read more
Published on August 26, 1998

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