List of Mikoyan MiG-29 operators
This is a list of Mikoyan MiG-29 operators. Europe. Bulgaria has 15 MiG-29 in service, including 2 MiG-29UB. Also 4 MiG-29 in reserve. One aircraft disjointed in Bulgarian military factory. One MiG-29A crashed in 1994 and one MiG-29UB in 2004. They are scheduled to be replaced by F-16s by 2024. Poland bought 12 aircraft (nine MiG-29 9.12A and three MiG-29UB 9.51) from the Soviet Union between 1989 and 1990. Next ten ex-Czech aircraft (nine MiG-29A and one MiG-29UB) were exchanged with Czech Republic for 11 Polish PZL W-3 Sokół helicopters in 1996. Last 22  were handed over by Germany in 2003. In December 2017 a MiG-29A #67 from 23rd Air Base in Mińsk Mazowiecki crashed on approach. The pilot survived. In July 2018 a MiG-29A #4103 from 22nd Air Base in Malbork crashed near Elbląg during night flight. The pilot died after ejecting. In total Poland had 44 aircraft (36 MiG-29A and eight MiG-29UB) but only 30 aircraft are operational in two units. Between 2001 and 2005 all aircraft were upgraded with domestic SC-10D2 Supraśl IFF, Rockwell Collins AN/ARN-153 (TCN 500) TACAN and ANV-241 MMR VOR/ILS receivers, Trimble 2101AP civilian GPS receiver , Thomson-CSF SB-14 radar warning receiver, RS 6113-2 VHF/UHF radio with R-862 control panel and new anti-collision lights. Their service life was extended up to 4000 flight hour or until 2028. In 2011-2014 period 16 aircraft from the 23rd Air Base (former 1. elt) received second modernization package, consisting of MFCD 5"x7" multi-function display, MDP mission computer, Up-Front Control Panel (UFCP), Honeywell Enhanced GPS Inertial navigation system (EGI) with SAASM, MIL-STD-1553B data bus and Rockwell Collins AN/ARC-210 (Talon RT-8200) VHF/UHF radio, exploitation was changed from flight hours to be based on  technical status. All the units are to be replaced by F-35 Lightning II. In March 2022, Poland sought to transfer all of its Mig-29 aircraft to Ukraine, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, the transfer was opposed by Poland's partners in other NATO countries, including the United States. Russia had a total of 240 in service in 2015. Section:::: Serbia inherited four MiG-29B and one MiG-29UB from Yugoslavia. Refurbished and returned to service in 2009. One MiG-29 crashed in 2009. By 2011, only 3 MiG-29s (2 single seaters and 1 dual seater) were operational. In 2017, the Serbian  government signed an agreement with their Russian counterparts for 4 MiG-29 and 2 MiG-29UB that were modernized. Belarus also donated 4 aircraft with a more modest modernization package. While the aircraft were donated, modernization was paid for by Serbia. Deliveries of all 10 aircraft were completed in 2021, bringing the total number to 14. Slovakia has 21 aircraft in service since 1993, 13 are operational. In 2005–2006 aircraft were upgraded to MiG-29SD (locally designated AS - S for Slovak) and MiG-29UBS with NATO/ICAO standard. Ukraine inherited hundreds of MiG-29s at the dissolution of the USSR. A small fraction of them  remain in service. Asia. Bangladesh has 8 aircraft in service. 16 MiG-29s were ordered, however procurement was cancelled after 8 aircraft were delivered. The Indian Air Force operates total 67 aircraft as of May 2021. In July 2020 the Indian Air Force got two more Mig-29UPG which were upgraded from the last two remaining legacy MiG 29s, taking the number of aircraft from 65 to 67. In January 2021, the Indian Ministry of Defense finally approved the upgrading of existing aircraft to UPG2 Standard with AESA Radar, more advanced electronic warfare suites and weapons. The purchase of 21 additional aircraft  from Russia, to be constructed from the airframes mothballed in the late-1980s and upgraded with "the latest avionics and electronic warfare suites." and the request for a proposal to buy two more MiG-29s airframes from Malaysia In February 2021. IAF want to take the total existing Mig-29UPG numbers from 67 to 90, with 5 operational squadrons until 2022 March–April. The final purchase order of 21 more aircraft was placed on February, 2021. . In January 2004, twelve MiG-29K and four MiG-29KUB were ordered for the Indian Naval Air Arm to operate from . In September 2008, it was reported that  India intended to buy 30 more Mig-29K. Kazakhstan has 12 MiG-29 and 2 MiG-29UB fighters in service. Myanmar has 31 MiG-29s in service with 26 of them are MiG-29SM/SEs (9.13M and 9.13) and 5 MiG-29UBs (9.51 trainer version). North Korea has 15 out of 40 MiG-29 aircraft in service. Turkmenistan has 20 aircraft in service. Uzbekistan has 30 aircraft in service. Africa. Algeria has 32 aircraft in service. Algeria has ordered 65 MiG-29s, four MiG-29UBT in total. 36 MiG-29SMT were to be delivered between 2007 and 2008. However, in March 2008, in an unprecedented move, Algeria decided to  return 15 of the MiG-29SMT aircraft delivered in 2006-07 back to Russia, citing the "inferior quality" of certain components and units. Following this the MiG-29SMT has been cancelled with Su-30's instead ordered. 14 Mig-29M/M2s on order. Sudanese Air Force has 22-23 aircraft in service. According to Sudanese Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Mohammed Hussein, Sudan bought 12 MiG-29 from Russia in 2004 (despite the UN arms embargo and other 12 in 2008 (probable Russian surplus via Belarus). One MiG-29 was shot down in May 2008 by heavy machine gun fire during a CAS mission; Eritrea received 8  aircraft in 1998, of these 6 are known to be operational. Middle East. Azerbaijan Air Force has 13 aircraft in service. Iran bought MiG-29s from the Soviet Union, around 40, all of them 9.12A versions, directly from Soviet air force and also impounded four Iraqi MiG-29s that had fled to Iran during the 1991 Gulf War. Around 36 aircraft currently in service with IRIAF (30 MiG-29A 9.12A and 6 Mig-29UB 9.51) Syria has an unknown number of aircraft in service. Sources state between 22 and 84. MiG-29SM for the Syrian Air Force based on the MiG-29SM, except the Syrian MiG-29SM  uses the 9.12 airframe. RAC MiG developed a special variant for Syria. Russia repaired and upgraded several Syrian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jets. In 2007 Syria reportedly signed a deal for 24 Mig-29M2s that was delayed, in 2011 Syria signed a deal for another 24 Mig-29M2's. In 2019, Belarus reportedly upgraded Syria's fleet of MiG-29s with the BCO "Talisman" Electronic Warfare System, giving the fighter jet a significant increase to its capability. Yemen has 14 aircraft in service. Since 2005 the standard was MiG-29SMT, replacing SE version (14 SE and UB delivered in 2001, after sent to MiG  to be updated). Together with those 14 aircraft updated, RSK-MiG sold 6 new examples. Later there was eventually another batch delivered. Operational status is unknown due to civil war and foreign intervention. Latin America. Peru acquired 18 aircraft from Belarus in 1996, 16 MiG-29 (9.13) and 2 MiG-29UB (9.51) (one purchased new by Belarus to Russia to replace the unit rejected by the Peruvian Air Force for technical issues). Two aircraft were lost in accidents in 1997 and 2001 respectively. Three additional MiG-29SE (9.13SE) were purchased from Russia in 1998 to replace the lost aircraft. On 12 August 2008  a contract of US$106 million was signed with RAC MiG for a custom-made SM-based upgrade of eight MiG-29 called MiG-29SMP. Four MiG-29SMP (3 single-seaters and 1 twin-seater) were displayed in maneuvers during the Peruvian Air Force anniversary celebrations on 23 July 2012. North America. The United States bought 21 aircraft from Moldova. Different private owned companies and individuals bought MiG-29s from former USSR republics. Former operators. Czechoslovakia had 18 MiG-29A and 2 MiG-29UB from 1989. All were passed on (in 1:1 ratio) to Czech Republic and Slovakia. Czech Republic received nine MiG-29A and one MiG-29UB . Aircraft are no longer in service, being exchanged with Poland for 11 PZL W-3 Sokół helicopters in 1996. East Germany received 24 aircraft delivered in 1988–1989, including 4 MiG-29UBs. They were based at Preschen. Upon the German Reunification in 1990 all were passed to the West German Air Force. Germany inherited 24 aircraft from East Germany in 1990 and upgraded them to NATO compatibility. One was lost, and one was kept for display when the remaining 22 were transferred to Poland in 2003, following the arrival of the Eurofighter Typhoon which replaced them. Hungary received 28 MIG-29s in 1993 as  debt compensation from Russia. The last of them was retired in December, 2010. Eight of them were put up for sale with the bidding starting at US$18 Million. The bidders had to submit offers by 15 September 2011 Iraq received 37 aircraft. 16 were destroyed in Gulf War, 4 evacuated to Iran. Remaining squadron (with 17 aircraft) withdrawn from service in 1995 due to engine TBO expiry. 2 aircraft, borrowed from an undisclosed European air force (according to online images aircraft from the Polish Air Force were used) for evaluation. Flown by 601 Squadron, the Israeli Air Force's  flight test center. Malaysia received a total of 18 MiG-29s. 16 left with 2 lost to crashes in recent years and the Royal Malaysian Air Force have retired its MiG-29s squadron from active service in 2018. All 16 MiG-29s are kept as Active Reserve. Moldova had 34 aircraft inherited from USSR. 6 of them were sold to Yemen, 21 bought by USA, 1 MiG-29S sold to Romania. Last 6 remaining MiG-29S were overhauled in Ukraine recently. Yemen Return 6 MiG-29S.The remaining Moldovan MiGs are grounded due to lack of spare parts. Romania received 20 MiG-29A delivered from USSR starting in  1989 plus 1 MiG-29S from Moldova. Romanian aircraft were retired in 2003 after funding was cut for upgrade programme. Upon its dissolution in 1991 the Soviet Union had approximately 1,000 aircraft in service. Upon the break-up they were passed to Belarus (50), Ukraine (220), Kazakhstan (40), Uzbekistan (30), Turkmenistan (20). The remaining 600+ were passed to Russia. Many were subsequently sold off to third-party states and/or written off. Yugoslavia received 14 MiG-29Bs and 2 MiG-29UBs from the Soviet Union in 1987 and 1988. During operation Allied Force, six MiG-29s were shot down, while another three and one  MiG-29UB were destroyed on the ground by NATO, One MiG-29 was also lost in a noncombat related accident. Since the dissolution of Yugoslavia the remaining four MiG-29s and single MiG-29UB were passed on to Serbia.