MiG-29, the only Jet in which Civilians can go Supersonic

Unleash your inner Maverick! This is the last chance for real Top Gun Adventure. The MiG-29 supersonic flights are the last possibility to break the sound barrier for civilians. Only a few years ago, you would have had the possibility to fly the Mach 2 Concorde supersonic passenger jet. These flights ceased in 2003. The Soviet counterpart Tu-144 “Charger” with a vmax of 3000 km/h had the last flight already in 1999.
Currently, only the MiG-29 Fulcrum remains for supersonic flights with Civilians – the last supersonic ride worldwide!

Supersonic Flights for Tourists: Take it while it lasts.

After the Cold War, the unthinkable became possible: To fly modern military combat fighter jets. Many of these military aircraft are still in service with air forces around the world. Two places have been known for allowing civilians to take Supersonic Flights in military combat aircraft: Thunder City in Cape Town/South Africa and the famous Zhukovsky Airbase outside Moscow/Russia, known to host the MAKS air show. While Thunder City performed flights in the English Electric Lightning, Zhukvosky/Ramenskoe Airbase offered had four different, Russian/Soviet-made Supersonic Fighter Jets available for flights and arranged flights in the MiG-23 Flogger, MiG-25 Foxbat Edge of Space flights, MiG-29 Fulcrum flights and even Sukhoi Su-27 rides. The MiG-29 and Su-27 are the backbone of today’s Russian Air Force and of many former East Block Air Forces. Many countries even have older models like the MiG-21 Fishbed (Serbia). Albania even operated the Korea War-era MiG-15 Fagot until 2005. So, while tourists have been able to fly third generation jet fighters like the MiG-23 and MiG-25 and even modern fourth generation jet fighters like the MiG-29 and Su-27 in Russia, neighboring countries were still using first-Generation fighters.

Much changed since 2006 when Zhukovsky Airbase closed for tourist supersonic flight. At once, the MiG-23, MiG-25, MiG-29 and SU-27 were no longer available for tourists to take a ride in. In 2010, Thunder City closed their fighter operations in 2010 as well, making the English Electric Lightning flight unavailable for civilians.

Today, flight operations with civilians moved to Sokol Airbase with MiG-29 and MiG-31 Foxhound flights. With also the MiG-31 not being available until further notice, today the MiG-29 on Sokol Airbase in Russia is the last supersonic fighter jet available for flights.

MiG Flight Adventure: What can I expect when I Fly a MiG?

The MiG-29 is a truly remarkable Fighter Aircraft. As you can see from the specs the thrust/weight ratio is larger than one, so the MiG-29 can accelerate even when climbing vertically! As you can imagine, the acceleration when flying horizontally is just incredible. The acceleration of a MiG-29 afterburners pales any sports car and probably anything you’ve experienced so far. Within seconds, the MiG-29 reaches double the speed of sound, pushing your limits. Incredible forces will press you into your seat. After this spectacular take-off, the flight program including the following maneuvers commences. The MiG flight includes:

• Loopings
• Turns
• Immelman
• Split-S
• Rolls
• Spins
• High Speed Low Level Flight
• Breaking the Sound Barrier and Supersonic Flight
• Edge of Space Flight to 23km
• Take control of this modern 4th Fighter Jet

Have no fear – you’ll fly with a very nice pilot who strives to make you happy rather than overstressing your capabilitie. However, if you are looking for a really wild MiG ride (and are sure you can handle it), the pilot will deliver it. For example, one of our MiG customers has pulled 9.1G, the record for tourist jet fighter flights to date.

Where does this take off from?

Top 5 Reasons for this Flight

Flight Characteristics (Edge of Space)

FAQ

Client Quote

The MiG-29 is so fast and powerful! I was hardly able to breath when the afterburner kicked in. The Fulcrum accelerated from 700km/h to 1900km/h within seconds. The view at the Edge of Space flight is just breathtaking. On the downside, it was a shame that my wife couldn’t accompany me to the airfield due to airfield access restrictions for civilians.

Robert / Munich, Germany