North Korea's antique fighter jets are still keeping the US and South Korea on their toes | Business Insider

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North Korea's missile program had a record-setting year in 2022, but Pyongyang has been using its aging air force to keep its neighbors on their toes as well.

An Antonov An-2 aircraft in Tula, Russia in July 2017.

Because of the lack of jet fuel and spare parts, the number of aircraft actually in active service is likely to be much smaller. It is estimated that only about 18 of the original 35 MiG-29s are serviceable, for instance.

 

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