depending on the third prototype '777 green',the latest mig-29smt (izdeliye 9. 19) multi-role fighter have joined russian air force in february 2009. Been installed with the lastest fire control system,the mig-29smt can be armed with most weapon of the air force and the biggest 'fatback' of the family and the semi-retractable ifr probe gives the fighter a larger range.

The upgrade increases the basic mig-29's combat potential (especially in air-to-graound mode)2. 5 times.