[sargon]

Does anyone know how old of a model the MIG-29 is?

[GalaxieFiveHundred]

Does anyone know how old of a model the MIG-29 is?

First went operational in early 80's, with upgraded export models developed in the mid-latter 90's.

[PAR35]

"the Fulcrum entered series production in 1982 "
http://www.saunalahti.fi/~fta/MiG-29.htm

The basic design is a contemporary of competing American designs.

Similar aircraft:
# F/A-18 Hornet
# F-16 Fighting Falcon
# F-15 Eagle
# Su-27 Flanker
http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/russia/airdef/mig-29.htm