Nellis Air Force Base in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
MiG-29C Fulcrum
Fourth-Generation Multi-Role Fighter
The MiG-29 is a single-seat, twin-engine, 4th Generation supersonic fighter aircraft that can achieve more than double the speed of sound. Designed in the 1970s by the Soviet Union to counter new U.S. fighters such as the F-15 Eagle & the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Origin: Russia
IOC: 1983
IADS Role: Weapons Control
Helmet-Mounted Sight
First Soviet fighter to be equipped with a helmet-mounted sight, which allows the pilot to target enemy aircraft by looking at them.
Rugged Takeoff/Landings
Designed to be able to operate from rough & austere airfields, thanks to its rugged landing gear & auxiliary air intakes.
Still In Production
Still in production today! The latest variant being the MiG-35, which is marketed as a 4++ generation jet fighter.
Combat Tested
Used in numerous conflicts, including the Gulf War, the Kosovo War, Syrian Civil War, & 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Popular Export Aircraft
Exported to over 30 countries, with over 800 produced, making it one of the most popular fighter aircraft in the world.
N019 (Slotback) Radar
A look-down/shoot-down coherent pulse-Doppler radar.
Detection Range: 54 NM
Enlarged Dorsal Spine
Houses additional fuel & an active radar jammer, earning the MiG-29C the nickname "Fatback"
GSh-30-1 Cannon
Armed with a single 30mm cannon, located in the port wing root, carrying up to 150 rounds.
Armament - 7 Hardpoints
Can carry a combination of:
6x rocket pods
6x 1400 lb bombs
1x centerline fuel pod
2x AA-10 missiles
4x AA-8 or AA-11 IR missiles
RD-33 Turbofan Engines
Max Speed: 1520 mph
Mach: 2.3+
Combat: Range: 380-490 NM
All information is unclassified.
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Erected by U.S. Air Force.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 36° 13.384′ N, 115° 3.615′ W. Marker is in Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in Clark County. It is on Kinley Drive south of Tyndall Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Nellis Petting Zoo, only open to visitors with military base access. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3663 Tyndall Ave, Nellis AFB NV 89191, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Mojave Desert and in Greater Las Vegas. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: SA-8 Gecko (a few steps from this marker); Su-7 Fitter (a few steps from this marker); Mi-24 Hind (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Track (within shouting distance of this marker); A-10 (approx. Ό mile away); F-4C Phantom (approx. 0.3 miles away); F-117A (approx. 0.3 miles away); F-100D Super Sabre (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nellis Air Force Base.
Also see . . . MiG-29C Fulcrum. This link is shown on the marker as a QR code. (Submitted on October 14, 2025.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.




