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The MiG-29 was designed to meet a 1972 requirement for a maneuverable, high-tech fighter to replace the [[MiG-21]] and MiG-23.  The first prototype flew in 1977, and the Fulcrum entered operational service in the mid-80s.<ref>''The Vital Guide to Military Aircraft'', ed. by Sophearith Moeng, Airlife Publishing, 1994</ref>

The MiG-29 was designed to meet a 1972 requirement for a maneuverable, high-tech fighter to replace the [[MiG-21]] and [[MiG-23]].  The first prototype flew in 1977, and the Fulcrum entered operational service in the mid-80s.<ref>''The Vital Guide to Military Aircraft'', ed. by Sophearith Moeng, Airlife Publishing, 1994</ref>

The [[Department of Defense]] acquired 21 "Fulcrums" from [[Moldova]] after learning that Iran had inspected the aircraft and were attempting to purchase them. Fourteen of the aircraft were the advanced "C" version, which carry a radar jammer.<ref>[http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_281.shtml War in Moldova, 1992]</ref>

The [[Department of Defense]] acquired 21 "Fulcrums" from [[Moldova]] after learning that Iran had inspected the aircraft and were attempting to purchase them. Fourteen of the aircraft were the advanced "C" version, which carry a radar jammer.<ref>[http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_281.shtml War in Moldova, 1992]</ref>