The MiG-29 is a popular plane and often portrayed in the West as a formiddable fighter, but the truth is that it's not that great. Its radar is poor
and its missiles are also poor (except the new ones with upgraded radar and R-77s (it was for German Luftwaffe or something... don't remember very
well)). It has a low fuel capacity and short range. It's more of a cheap interceptor alternative than a good fighter. I'd be impressed if the F-15
has a perfect score vs. Su-27s or 30s. And with good pilots too. Those Iraqi pilots are no good.
Re the R-77 M1 with ramjet, here are some links
www.answers.com...
www.newsmax.com...
www.bharat-rakshak.com...
Looks like it has alternative name R-77RVV-AE-PD




introduced in 1965 are we talking bout the same aircraft. 