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Revision as of 20:16, 14 June 2007
For the aircraft previously incorrectly known as MiG-35, see Mikoyan Project 1.44. Template:Infobox Aircraft
The Mikoyan MiG-35 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-35) (NATO reporting name Fulcrum F) is a mature development of the latest MiG-29M with the proven fly-by-wire technology. This plane was created to participate in Indian MRCA Competition, and this is third modification after MiG-29MRCA and MiG-29M2 models. While externally these were the same, designation and color scheme were changed, together with new engines and avionics.
The MiG-35 was officially debuted when the Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Ivanov visited Lukhovitsky Machine Building Plant "MAPO-MIG".[1] The aircraft utilizes MiG-29M2 airframe, and therefore a tandem twin seat configuration. It is generally more agile and has an increase in range to 2,139 km (1,329 statute miles).[citation needed] It has improved avionics, vast improvements in weapon systems, HOTAS systems, a wider range of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, as well as improved defensive and offensive avionics and optical suites, notable the newly unique designed Optical Locator System (OLS).
The most vital changes are the Phazotron Zhuk-AE active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar and RD-33MK "Morskaya Osa" (Russian: Морская Оса) engine.[2][3] Other obvious changes in the cockpit are the analog layouts being further minimized, replaced by 3 equal size liquid-crystal (LCD) multi-function displays (MFDs) and introduced an additional display for the OLS (rear sit has four LCDs instead). An optical complex is being introduced, consist the newly designed OLS to replace previous IRST sensor, additional OLS under the right air intake and one pair of laser emission detectors on each wing tip. [4]
With a new design concept, it is no longer tied to the ground-controlled interception (GCI) system and able to conduct multi role missions independently. It has eight weapon pylons and is able to refuel in mid-air as well as carry three external fuel tanks.[citation needed] The aircraft is being marketed under the designation MiG-35 for potential export. MiG Corporation had their first official international MiG-35 presentation during the Aero India 2007.[5]
Unveiling at Aero India 2007
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Russia has unveiled the MiG-35 at air show Aero India 2007 in Bangalore,[6] amid Moscow's keen interest to sell these planes to India. It was reported that the MIG-35 made it to Bangalore from Moscow, in under three hours, with as many mid air refuellings on the way, flying at supersonic speeds.
The MiG-35 is considered to be a serious contender to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale and F-16 Falcon for the bid of more than 126 multirole combat aircraft (MRCA) to be procured by the Indian Air Force. Since the IAF already has maintenance and upgrade facilities for the MiG-29, this would mean that the plane could be brought into service with a minimum of expenditure on infrastructure.
Aero India 2007 was the first time that the final version of MiG-35 fighter was displayed in an international air show. Until the air show in Bangalore only the prototype of the MiG-35 had been shown to the public at air shows in Russia and Britain in 2005. Mikoyan and the Italian company Elettronica in Rome signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide the MIG-35 with a new multifunction self-protection jammer. [7]
It is considered to be a front runner for the MRCA contract due to Russia's history of full technology transfer as seen with the Su-30MKI in addition to the continued support for equipment in the event of a future nuclear test.[citation needed]
Specifications
- The MiG-35 is currently in development. Information listed below is preliminary and may change.
Data from Aero India,[6] GlobalSecurity[8]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two
Performance
Armament
Avionics
References
- ^ Aviapedia MiG-35 page
- ^ http://www.aviapedia.com/files/books/PhazotronMagAI07_full.pdf
- ^ http://www.aviapedia.com/fighters/klimov-fighter-engines-video-rd-33
- ^ http://www.aviapedia.com/video/new-mig-35-ols-video
- ^ http://www.aviapedia.com/exhibitions/mig-35-photos-from-airindia2007
- ^ a b Russia to Unveil Latest MiG-35 at Bangalore During Aero India 2007, India Defence, 2007-02-02
- ^ Feb. 5-11, 2007 News on adnkronos.com
- ^ MiG-35 specs on GlobalSecurity.org
External links
- Russia would offer Mig-35 to India
- Russia set to offer MiG-35 fighters to India : Times Of India
- Picture of the 2nd MiG-35 - this has been slated as the production version
- Russia sells its latest fighter jets to India, RIA Novosti, 12:24 | 23/02/2007
- MiG-35 / 1.42 Multirole Front-Line Fighter (MFI) on GlobalSecurity.org
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- F-16 Fighting Falcon
- F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
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