Ukrainian Air Force's MiG-29UBS multirole fighter, handed over by Slovakia, shown for the first time in a photo
The first photo of a MiG-29 fighter jet that arrived in Ukraine from Slovakia has appeared on the social network Twitter. The image was published by analysts @UAWeapons.
Here's What We Know
The MiG-29 is a Soviet fourth-generation multipurpose fighter jet. Slovakia has sent 13 aircraft to Ukraine. In the middle of last month, Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad' officially confirmed that all fighters had arrived at the disposal of the Ukrainian Air Force.
#Ukraine: Our first ever glimpse of a Slovak jet in the hands of the Ukrainian Air Force- a MiG-29UBS two seat trainer, along with a small pilot????
- ???????? Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) May 18, 2023
This aircraft is serial no.50903028113 and formerly carried the number 1303. 13 Slovak MiG-29 in total have been donated to Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/tnWH8rXfcw
The donated aircraft had the tail number 1303. On arrival in Ukraine it was given the number 50903028113. At the same time, the characteristic colouring was retained.
It should be noted that the photo depicts a two-seat combat trainer version of the MiG-29UBS. It differs from the usual fighter in the absence of a radar station.
Source: @UAWeapons
