Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG
Mikoyan MiG-AT
The Mikoyan MiG‑AT is a two‑seat, turboprop trainer developed by the Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG in the early 1990s. After the Soviet Union’s collapse, MiG sought a modern basic‑training platform to replace aging piston‑engine trainers such as the L‑29 and L‑39. The program began in 1992, and the first prototype flew on 20 December 1996. Powered by a single Progress D‑27 turboprop delivering 530 kW, the aircraft features a low‑wing monocoque structure, retractable tricycle landing gear, and a glass cockpit with digital displays and a hands‑on‑throttle‑and‑stick (HOTAS) interface. Its avionics suite includes navigation, radar, and simulated weapons systems, allowing a seamless transition to high‑performance jet aircraft. The MiG‑AT can also be equipped for light attack missions, carrying up to 1 800 kg of ordnance on four under‑wing pylons. Although only limited numbers entered service with the Russian Air Force, the type has been exported to countries such as Myanmar and Ukraine, and it has served as a foundation for later Russian trainer developments. The MiG‑AT remains significant as one of the few modern turboprop trainers from a historically jet‑focused design bureau, demonstrating MiG’s adaptability in post‑Soviet aviation.
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Production & History
- Units Produced
- 2
- First Flight
- 1996