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Here you go The IRST fairing below the nose seems to be similar to that on the MiG-23.

Are u sure about this? I read somwhere that -23 IRST had a laser rangefinder, though I may be wrong. Was the IRST in the MiG-25PD/PDS (-25P did not have one) any different from that of the -23?

The EOS in all Russian a/c, MiG-23 onwards has a laser rangefinder. Sorry, the Blowpipe uses MCLOS, but starburst and starstreak are laser beam riding SAMs.

The laser warning should be useful against laser ranging systems on a/c such as the MiG-29/Su-27, EO targeting systems for SAMs and AAA, and against the blowpipe MANPAD.

Thanks for the pics so thats a special MiG-29 for airborne forces........ :lol:

Is the upgrade similar to Slovak MiG-29AS/UBS then (with the new fairing on the spine)? BTW, why cant the MiG-29 carry the twin R-60 launch rail like the -23 & -31?

@Kusch Are there any major upgrade plans for SPRP MiG-29 fighters?

The IAF Mirage 2000H/TH do not carry R-27 AAMs, despite some sources stating otherwise. The only a/c in IAF service which carry these AAMs are MiG-29B/UB & Su-30K/MKI.

Does anyone have details on the OLS-K lower hemisphere IRST and the system's sensors' FOV, magnification etc? How does it compare to conventional podded systems?

Is the fairing under the engine nacelle (second pic) part of the MAWS? High res photos of IN MiG-29KUB, -29OVT, -35 and others. Note the different RWR antennae on the -29KUB's tail. http://pilot.strizhi.info/2007/02/14/2173#more-2173

It was again mentioned in the article where I picked up the rest of the specs from. BTW, is it true that the airbrake aids maneuverability (by increasing lift) in the S u-27?

The MiG-35 is the single seater, 35D being the twin. The prototype converted from MiG-29M2 no.154 is not the full standard a/c, but technically its a 35D prototype. Both will have similar front fuselages with the same canopy, as in the IN 29KUB. In the single seaters, the rear compartement will be housing a fuel tank (right behind the pilot, not a nice feeling) or extra avionics. The 35 will most probably loose its spine airbrake, its function will be performed by deflecting the rudders inwards.

Thanks :smilewink: well, the 35 smokes as little (or as much?) as the Su-30MKI if not less, even in extreme slow speed maneuvers. The 35's specs in a nutshell (from an article published in a Russian monthly called 'Take Off') MiG-35 (MiG-35D) Crew: 1 (2) Overall length: 17.3m Wingspan: 11.99m Height: 4.5m Weights: MTOW: 23500kg Normal TOW: 17500kg (17800kg) Max Landing Weight 16800kg Payload: 6500kg on 11 stations <increased from MiG-29K/M's 4500kg on 9 stations> Max Speed: Sea Level: 1400 km/h Altitude: 2100 km/h <this figure seems to be understated, as the 29M/K could do 2400km/h> Service Ceiling: 17500m G limit: 9 Range: <are these figures for a clean a/c?> w/o Drop Tanks: 2000km (1700km) 3 Tanks: 3000km (2700km) 3 Tanks + 1 IFR: 6000km (5700km) Powerplants: 2xRD-33MK/MKV turbofans with 9000kgf thrust on reheat, TBO 1000 hrs <big improvement from base model 400 hrs> and FADEC (called BARK-42), upgraded accessory GB KSA-33M with VK-100 turbine starter. <The engines are same as the IN MiG-29KUB> Sensors: Zhuk-AE AESA, tracks 30 targets in TWS, engages 10. Detection range against 'fighter' target 130-140km OLS-UEM IRST in nose. OLS-K IRST/ground target designator/recce system in conformal pod under starboard engine naccle. MiG calls this a/c 4++ gen! ...........whatever the marketing people feel like.

I was at the 'aeroindia 2007' airshow in Banglore recenty where the MiG-35 made its 'international debut'. It was converted from the MiG-29M2 airframe (no. 154). The MiG-29OVT was also there, demontrating its 3D TVC system, but the MiG-35 flying display was the one that really impressed me. This prototype w/o TVC was performing some very tight low speed barrel rolls (and other maneuvers) at what looked like pretty high alphas. It seems that MiG has reconfigured the flight control system, as the 35's maneuverability seems to be better than the 29M2, which had the same airframe and engines. PS. the new gen MiGs dont smoke! I think you guys will be interested in this....... MiG-29K brochure: http://myimgs.net/images/srwu.jpg http://myimgs.net/images/erqj.jpg http://myimgs.net/images/fpvn.jpg MiG-35 ECM brochure: http://myimgs.net/images/rcnu.jpg The 'spikes' below the rudders on MiG-29M/K seem to be RWR receivers. These are absent on the IN MiG-29K as the Russian system is replaced by an indigenous RWR called ‘Roshni’, (Naval version of ‘Tarang’) which has different antennae. This system is also found on IAF Su-30MKI, Jaguar with DARIN II upgrade, MiG-27L upgrade etc. IN MiG-29KUB no 1: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Galleries/main.php?g2_itemId=2480 Image of tail w/o 'spike' antenae: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Galleries/main.php?g2_itemId=2519