MiG-29A Introduction and progress | High Alpha Hooligans Dogfight Tournament

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22 August 2025

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

We’re excited to share our first instruction video for the upcoming DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum. In this MiG-29A Introduction initial episode, we discuss the key features of the Fulcrum such as its mission, engines, sensors, weapons, handling, and a walkthrough of its cockpit layout as reference for future instruction videos. This presentation sets the stage for upcoming tutorials on cold start, navigation, sensors, weapons, and more. The MiG-29A will also include a Guide and interactive training missions for all our new and existing Fulcrum pilots.

The DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum is currently available as a pre-purchase at 30% off. Once released into early access, the discount will be reduced to 20% while in the early access phase.

Strap in and light the afterburners because it's time for the High Alpha Hooligans Dogfight Tournament! This is not an airshow, but rather full-throttle aerial chaos where only the boldest virtual pilots survive. The sky is your battleground. Join up now on the High Alpha discord. 

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely, 

Eagle Dynamics

 

MiG-29A Fulcrum

Intro video now live

We just released the MiG-29A Introduction video for our upcoming DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum. Also known as project 9-12A, this Soviet light fighter was designed in the 1970s, and entered service in 1983. This episode reviews the Fulcrum’s design and mission and its key features such as twin RD-33 engines, automatic slats, an all-moving tailplane, and 9G capability combined with high angle-of-attack flight. Paired with the Helmet-Mounted Sight and R-73 high off-boresight air-to-air missile, the Fulcrum is a deadly opponent in a dogfight.

This video also reviews the planned weapons for our MiG-29A which includes the R-60, R-60M, R-73, R-27R/T, and R-27ER/ET air-to-air missiles and GSh-30-1 cannon. Our Fulcrum can also employ unguided air-to-ground weapons such as bombs and rockets. 

Although considered a 4th generation fighter, the P-12A does not include multifunction displays, but rather a HUD repeater screen, ‘steam’ gauges, and limited Hand-On Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) functions. Despite this, the MiG-29A is a deadly opponent in Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat when armed with long-range R-27ER and ET missiles, and when operated by skilled pilots.

Keep an eye out for the next chapters where we learn the steps to bring a cold and dark Fulcrum to life, taxi to the runway, and take off.

Development Progress

Development progress on the DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum continues with much of the work focused on completing aircraft systems, the damage model, data transfer cartridge (DTC), skins, content, and bug fixing and tuning. We are also working on a large set of default controller input assignments to support several popular sticks and throttles.

A 1st person pilot will also be available at launch; an often requested feature from VR pilots. It will also include ground equipment such as engine, intake, pitot, and louvre covers.

We’ve been taking good note of the many MiG-29A skin requests you have made. At launch, we will provide the Soviet Union and Russia, East Germany, Poland, Kazakhstan, North Korea, and Syria. Many more are in the works and will be coming soon. Additional external modelling tasks being worked on, including highly detailed missile and bomb pylons and external fuel tanks.

A version of the NS430 navigation system is also being developed for the DCS: MiG-29A as a separate download, and both English and Cyrilic cockpit and HUD options will be available at launch.

 

Dogfight Tournament

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No AMRAAM spam here, just raw skill, nerves of steel, and some serious G-forces. Guns only. One life. No mercy. Only one pilot will emerge as the King of the Merge, but all will earn their wings in the most adrenaline-soaked showdown in DCS. 

When: It all goes down on this Saturday, the 23rd of August 2025. 

What to Expect: 1v1 bracket-style dogfights with aircraft pushing their flight envelopes and their pilots' sanity. Look out for legendary merges, insane scissors, and maybe a few flaming lawn darts. Spectator mode thrills and live commentary that’ll have you on the edge of your ejection seat. 

How to Participate: If you fancy a shot at the crown, then head over and register for one of the 32 spots available. All participants must check in with High Alpha Hooligans discord.

Prizes: The winner will receive a module or terrain from both Eagle Dynamics and from DCS for Disabilities. That’s TWO prizes for a single winner! In addition, the runner-up will also receive a module or terrain from High Alpha Hooligans.

How to Watch: You can head over to the High Alpha Hooligans YouTube channel or head on over to the Discord for updates. 

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

[ThorBrasil]

12 minutes ago, Graphics said:

 

MiG-29A Fulcrum

A version of the NS430 navigation system is also being developed for the DCS: MiG-29A as a separate download.

 

 

Will the NS430 be 3D modeled in the MiG-29A cockpit? Thanks!

Just now, ThorBrasil said:

Will the NS430 be 3D modeled in the MiG-29A cockpit? Thanks!

I was answered in the screenshots. Thank you!

[TheFreshPrince]

Thank you for the update and especially the video with Wags on the MIG29

[ebabil]

Huey was left w/o gps support despite the numerous request and here we go.. 

[MAXsenna]

13 minutes ago, ebabil said:

Huey was left w/o gps support despite the numerous request and here we go.. 

Do you really need it?  

It's coming with the Huey 2.0.

[ouky1991]

Looks great! Any progress about loading the encrypted 3d models into skin viewer? Or is there any other solution planned/discussed? Will there be a skin competition?

[ebabil]

31 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

Do you really need it?  

It's coming with the Huey 2.0.

Haha 

in 2055

[CommandT]

Great, finally! 

I noticed in the promotional videos that the aircraft does not have any wing flex under G, unlike the current FC3 version. Is this something which is coming later? And also, will the vapour effects around the leading edges and the fuselage be reworked at all compared to the FC3 version? Thanks!  

[ThorBrasil]

[westr]

Don’t think I’ve been this excited for a module release for a long time. Probably since the F14. I’m very hyped about the fulcrum. Still pretty angry about the Razbam situation particularly the Harrier personally as I fly that a lot. But I’ll still be getting the Fulcrum 100% it’s just such a great looking jet with so much character.