MiG-29/ΜiG-35 Fulcrum: News

Look at this photo, are there any MiG-29M2 in Russian service??

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia---Air/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-29M-2/2707465/&sid=0b7fb3553532fa20adea602ab65b5329

George1 wrote:Look at this photo, are there any MiG-29M2 in Russian service??

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia---Air/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-29M-2/2707465/&sid=0b7fb3553532fa20adea602ab65b5329

No, they are all prototypes that are operated by MiG.

I apologize in advance for this naive question, but I have a particular interest for the industrial and logistical aspects of military projects so my question is :

- Do you think that MiG company is technically able to produce a single-seat MiG-35 with a "single-seat" airframe, without the big canopy, like the "old" design ?

- If yes, do you think they will commercially accept this request, if a foreign customer express that wish ?



According to the main third world air force philosophy, the single seat configuration is still common, and it will be an opportunity for Mig to keep a leader position on those markets...

What Happened to Russia's Last MiG-29 Regiment?

Three advanced Su-30SM fighter jets have reportedly been put into service at a Russian Aerospace Forces regiment based in the country's Rostov region.

A Russian Aerospace Forces regiment stationed in the country's Rostov region got its first three sophisticated Su-30SM fighters, according to the press service of the Southern Military District.

The press service said that twenty more such warplanes will be delivered to the Rostov regiment before the end of this year.

Experts from the Center for the Analysis of Strategies and Technologies have, meanwhile, argued that the regiment is the last Russian Aerospace Forces unit to still include the Soviet-made MiG-29 fighters.

The experts referred to the unit as the 31st Fighter Aviation Regiment of the 1st Mixed Air Division of the Russian Aerospace Forces.

They said that in light of the planned deliveries of the Su-30SMs and MiG-29SMT to the Rostov regiment, it is already safe to say that the "career" of the MiG-29 fighters in the regiment has come to a close.

The MiG-29SMT is an improved version of the MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter aircraft, designed by the Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG.The plane is equipped with high-precision air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons, which can deliver high combat efficiency against aerial-, ground-, and sea-based targets. The aircraft incorporates enhanced cockpit and avionics, additional fuel tanks, an upgraded engine, and increased weapons carriage capacity.

As for the Su-35SM, it is a super maneuverable multirole 4++ generation Russian jet fighter. It was developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau as a modernized version of the Su-30MK fighter family.

Its equipment has been adjusted to meet the requirements of the Russian Aerospace Forces, including its radio-radar and communication systems, modernized ejection seat as well as advanced support systems.

On August 1, 2015, the Russian Air Force, along with the Aerospace Defense Forces and the Air Defense Troops, was merged into a new branch of the Armed Forces: the Russian Aerospace Forces.

According to Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, "the single command unites aviation, air defense and anti-missile defense troops, space forces and means of the armed forces."

Read more: http://sputniknews.com/russia/20151016/1028611055/russia-regiment-fighter-jets.html#ixzz3oq1huC4r

Tourists May Visit Stratosphere by Russian Warplane

http://mil.today/2015/Business1/

Backinblack wrote:Tourists May Visit Stratosphere by Russian Warplane

http://mil.today/2015/Business1/

As far as I know, Sokol aviation plant has been offering these flights since the 90's, so not exactly news. Not only MiG-29, but also 31 and 25 (though I think the MiG-25 is not flying anymore).

Not clear yet, but this might be the first MiG-29UBM of which two are supposed to be delivered this year. Notable features are the downward firing CHFL and wingtip antennas (RWR or ECM, not sure), similar to the indian UPG.

Are these aircrafts part of 16x MiG-29SMT order?

mack8 wrote:Not clear yet, but this might be the first MiG-29UBM of which  two are supposed to be delivered this year. Notable features are the  downward firing CHFL and wingtip antennas (RWR or ECM, not sure), similar to the indian UPG.

Might actually be 4. There were 2 others being flight tested earlier in the year with the first batch of Mig-31BM's. Still unable to confirm if they are the same craft as these or additional.

George1 wrote:Are these aircrafts part of 16x MiG-29SMT order?

My understanding is that they are Mig-29UB's upgraded rebuilds.

mack8 wrote:Not clear yet, but this might be the first MiG-29UBM of which  two are supposed to be delivered this year. Notable features are the  downward firing CHFL and wingtip antennas (RWR or ECM, not sure), similar to the indian UPG.

it looks like it have Pastel RWR at the end of the wings and on tail wings similarly as RuNAVY MiG-29K. With new RWRs, ut have now more space for ECM equipment in the places of old RWRs.

franco wrote:

George1 wrote:Are these aircrafts part of 16x MiG-29SMT order?

My understanding is that they are Mig-29UB's upgraded rebuilds.  

for training purpose?

George1 wrote:

franco wrote:

George1 wrote:Are these aircrafts part of 16x MiG-29SMT order?

My understanding is that they are Mig-29UB's upgraded rebuilds.  

for training purpose?

Not sure, probably dual purpose.

The new Russian Aircraft seem to be all multipurpose.

franco wrote:

George1 wrote:

franco wrote:

George1 wrote:Are these aircrafts part of 16x MiG-29SMT order?

My understanding is that they are Mig-29UB's upgraded rebuilds.  

for training purpose?

Not sure, probably dual purpose.

The new Russian Aircraft seem to be all multipurpose.

With Osa radar and targeting pod, MiG-29UBM is more suited for ground attack role. If they are upgrading existing MiG-29UB to MiG-29UBM, than they could easily create an independent unit of them for ground attacks.

Likley they are two-seaters for the upcoming MiG-29SMTs from MAPO, wonder if there's any word on that front. The first 8 are supposed to be delivered this year.

mack8 wrote:Likley they are two-seaters for the upcoming MiG-29SMTs from MAPO, wonder if there's any word on that front. The first 8 are supposed to be delivered this year.

True, but considering that they modernize two-seaters MiG-29UB into MiG-29UBT, but not single seaters in MiG-29SMT, they could easily modernize more than needed for MiG-29SMT regiments and create independent MiG-29UBT regiment.

MiG-29 Fulcrum variant may get bigger engine
28 MAY, 2002

Here: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/mig-29-fulcrum-variant-may-get-bigger-engine-148674/

Klimov has delivered four 20,500lb-thrust (91kN) RD-33(Mod) engines for testing in MiG-29Kprototypes ahead of a long-expected Indian navy order for the aircraft.

Klimov is also developing a 22,000lb-thrust RD-33 and the VK-10M derivativewith an enlarged compressor to boost thrust to more than 24,200lb.

Old read. 24,000+ Ib thrut

Wat happen the VK10 engine?

What Israel Airforce Think About Mig-29

http://www.iaf.org.il/5642-35655-en/IAF.aspx

Austin wrote:What Israel Airforce Think About Mig-29  

http://www.iaf.org.il/5642-35655-en/IAF.aspx

Excellent read Austin!

http://www.bfmtv.com/mediaplayer/video/le-spectaculaire-decollage-a-la-verticale-d-un-avion-de-chasse-mig-29-597142.html

Polish mig 29 vertical take off

This has largely slipped under the radar, but the word on russian fora is that 4 of the new MiG-29SMTs (9.19R) have been delivered to Astrakhan combat training unit. Frustratingly for a MiG-29 fan like myself, there are no pictures or videos of it anwyhere.

Reportedly, compared to the known SMTs at Kursk, these should have the CHFL dispensers and wing RWR (or ECM antenna) similar to what we saw on the recently posted UBM 9.53R pics, or SMT bort 22 test machine that we saw at LII a while back.
http://russianplanes.net/id162598

First blurry pictures of the SMT(R) and UBM(R). Cammo seems to be similar to what we see on the Erebuni birds or the newly overhauled ones from Astrakhan.

Cool, cant wait for better pictures. I was hoping for the splinter camo but not surprising they are using the traditional one. Looks like it is more 9.20 based rather than 9.19, not a surprise but nice. I am still hoping RuAF will go for an UPG style program...