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One of the two KPAF MiG-29s that intercepted a USAF RC-135S surveillance aircraft on March 2, 2003. The image was captured from a video taken by one of the crew members abroad the RC-135S. (USAF photo)

Introducing Kim Jong-il’s best fighter aircraft

By Sat, May 28, 2011 3:58AM UTC View Comments One of the two KPAF MiG-29s that intercepted a USAF RC-135S surveillance aircraft on March 2, 2003. The image was captured from a video taken by one of the crew members abroad the RC-135S. (USAF photo)

The bulk of the Korean People’s Army Air Force’s inventory consists of poorly maintained antiquated aircraft (Mig 17s, Mig 19s or Chinese variants thereof) that would not last long against either American or South Korean adversaries in the event of a conflict However, the latest issue of the KPA Journal (PDF) gives details on the MiG 29 Fulcrum,...

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