How High Can the MiG-29 Fly?
MiG-29 at the Edge of Space.
What is the maximum altitude the MiG-29 can reach? Currently, the MiG-29 climbs to a guaranteed 17 km during High Altitude Flights. It often reaches considerably higher – 18 or even 19 km. Previously, altitudes above 20 km were achievable, but the current speed limitation of Mach 1.7 (down from Mach 1.9) reduces the maximum ceiling. For the best results, we recommend booking the Edge of Space flight during the colder months (October through April), with winter (November to February) being ideal for reaching peak altitude.
Below you can find the full-length trailer of the MiGFlug MiG-29 Stratosphere Flight.
Maximum Altitude Reached by the MiG-29
The MiG-29’s service ceiling is 18,013 m (59,100 ft). During our stratosphere flights, when speeds of Mach 1.9 were still permitted, we were able to climb up to 23 km. How was this possible?
Edge of Space flight profile: upper end of the climb.
This photo by our videographer Artur shows the upper end of the current Edge of Space flight profile (click to enlarge).
1. Acceleration with full afterburner from 12,000 m at Mach 1.7–1.8 (equivalent to 2,222 km/h or 1,380 mph at sea level – at this altitude approximately 1,950 km/h or 1,210 mph)
2. Climb to target altitude
3. Peak altitude: 18,000 m
4. Descent – return from the stratosphere
Ballistic Flight Profile
In essence, the MiG-29 accelerates and climbs at maximum speed from 12 km, overshooting its service ceiling by several kilometres through sheer momentum. Unfortunately, the engines now require more conservative handling after a recent replacement by the Russian maintenance team.
As a point of reference – the world altitude record for an air-breathing aircraft is held by Alexandr Fedotov, achieved in a specially modified Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat (the E-266M). He reached 37,650 m (123,520 ft) on 31 August 1977. Until 2006, MiGFlug offered stratosphere flights in the MiG-25 Foxbat and was able to climb well above 25 km. Read more about that here.
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i am interested in the edge of space with 1st class trip to Moscow
I would really like to do one too.
I’m from Ksnya?? and would really like to fly to the edge of space, edge of heaven.
How can I book?
Will the stratosphere flights be available this year if so I would like to book one
Hi David – there is a good chance that stratosphere flights will be back later in 2020 or 2021. It is somewhat unpredictable, due to the paperwork involved. But there is good progress.
HOW MUCH TOTAL WEIGHT IN MIG
Hi,
I want to fly a MiG 29 or similar, kindly give me more details with price
We will update you once Supersonic and Edge of Space Flights are available again Paresh. Likely, it won’t be in the MiG-29 though. Cheers, Philipp (MiGFlug)
what exactly is the reason the edge of space flights quit being offered? just heard about this type of flight a couple of days ago.
I want to go
Toooo space in a MiG
Anyone Out there
How??
Ian
I live in the USA and I think Russia makes the most beautiful fighter jets in the world. I “fly”in DCS and dream of doing the real thing once. Someday my dream is to come over and take one of these flights. I live through your videos until then. This is the most awesome service available to humans. Thank you for offering it.
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