*** Posted by Rapier ***
[Hi Rapier
I have on my hard disk MIG29vsF16 comparision.
My opinion about these aircraft.
1. F16 has a limit of AoA of 25'
MIG29 - 45' AoA
2. F16 has a better all around visibility.
3. MIG29 has a HMS (helmet mounted sight) which is VERY DANGEROUS for F16.
4. At slow airspeeds the MIG29 is better.
5. At higher airspeeds the F16 is better.
6. The Archer missile is far better than the Sidewinder.
7. F16 has far better avionics.
8. MIG29 has a more advanced airframe (the second advanced in the world - first is the SU27 airframe).
9. The MIG29 has IRST which can track the Falcon in most respects without using radar. F16 can't do that.
10. F16 has fly-by-wire system.
11. MIG29 is more resistant in combat due to its twin engines.
12. F16's engine overtakes with 40% the twin engines of MIG29.
13. MIG29 has the best acceleration in the world.
14. The russians BVR missile overtake the AMRAAMs talking about range.
Which is the best?
TIGER .]

Hi Tiger,

I dont know? Looking at what you said you would have to say that the MIG-29 is slightly better. But why have F-16's in "Operation Allied Force" been so sucessfull in downing these MIG's. I think the F-16 (and NATO planes) have some type of secret/sophisticated radar system that only the pilots know how to use. Other than the AWACS telling the pilots where the bandits are I dont see what else the AWACS can do apart from vector the F-16's towards the enemy. It is strange dont you think? I dont like to take anything away from the pilots by the way I think they are doing a great job.

Is the ARCHER better because it is a younger missle then the AIM, (I dont know how long ARCHERS have been around) dont forget there are a few different types of AIM missle, but the AIM is old and has been improved throughout it's lifetime.

I am sorry for my knowledge on Russian aircraft, so forgive me, like I say you probably know more about Russian aircraft than I do.

What do you think Tiger? Is the MIG or F-16 better?

Regards

Rapier