Correct me if i am wrong.I not pro-Mud
Its ok, it is a good thing that you ask.
but i read from somewhere that the MiG 29 can out-maneuver the
F16 in a traditional dog-fight! Its only the F16's onboard
electronics that is superior engaging up to 8(or was it 16) MiGs at
the same time at max range, of course pilot ability comes into it
as well. But with better technology, dog-fights are a thing of the
past.
Yes, the MiG-29 is designed to match the F-15 in close range and
to beat the F-16 in long range. Although it is not defined during
design to beat the F-16 in close range, it's close range capability
is extremely well praised. The MiG-29 is a extremely agile plane,
it is equipped with an infra-red sensor in front of the cockpit for
intermediate range tracking and a HMS cued to the R-73E for the
pilot. All these result to a combi for an extremely lethal dog
fighter.
However dont worry, the MiG-29 agility can be match with a HMS. How
agile the MiG-29 can be, it wont be able to outfight the turning of
a head. Our fighters can keep constant tracking of the MiGs
eventhough we dun have the extra eye because we can always rely on
our fighter radars as well as datalinking from our E-2C.
However as what u say, pilot ability comes into the picture
also.
