The Redforce Side: Aircrafts

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I see some claimed "balance" about redforce aircrafts on Su-27/-33 on FC... I go to put info about that topic and expand them to others AI and modules on DCS World about capabilities, weapons and systems.

Starting with the Su-27 series (info about Russian Aircrafts):

Su-27 [Flanker A] Fighter
Man Rtng: 3.5/2.0 Damage Value: 33
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic

Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N
Sensors: N-001 Meych radar, 1st Gen RWR, OLS-27 (2nd Gen IRST and laser rangefinder) linked to HMS.

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 530 596 755
Med: 530 655 1020
High: 530 730 1280
VHigh: -- -- 1280

Ceiling: 18000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1310 nmi Int Fuel: 9000 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• 6 R-27R, 2 R-73
• 4 R-27R, 2 R-27T, 2 R-73
• 4 FAB-500, 2 R-27R, 2 R-73
Remarks: In Svc: 1982

Sukhoi original T-10 prototype. Flanker A is the production form. Different wing plan form and fuselage contour, only 8 HP. Canceled as performance inferior to F-15 due to wing and overweight design.

Su-27KUB [Flanker] Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.5 Damage Value: 36
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic

Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: Zhuk-MS radar, 2nd Gen RWR. OLS-27K (2nd Gen IRST and laser rangefinder) linked to HMS.

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 550 600 910
Med: 550 680 920
High: 550 760 1080
VHigh: -- -- 1080

Ceiling: 16000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1300 nmi Int Fuel: 9400 kg

Additional Fuel / Fuel Wt. / Range Add.
2000 L drop tank 1620 kg 320 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• Use Su-30SM loadouts
• 2 2000 L drop tanks, 1 UPAZ-1A buddy store, 4 R-73

Remarks: In Svc: --
Initially planned as two side by side aircraft carrier capable trainer with 12 HP, folding wings. Later as multi-mode aircraft. Performance estimated. Incorrectly called Su-33UB or Su-33KUB by media. Can engage 4 targets with R-77. Private venture, no interest from Navy.
• Initial projects were Su-27KU trainer, Su-27KTZ tanker, Su-27KPP radar jammer, Su-27KRT ELINT in 1980s. Also Su-28 AEW.
• 29 Apr 99: First flight of prototype.
• Nov 03: Fitted with Zhuk-MSF radar for testing.
• 2005: Fitted with thrust vectoring engines, Man Rating: 5.0/2.5.
• 2009: Canceled.

Su-27M [Flanker E Variant 1] Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.5 Damage Value: 37
Size/Signature: Medium/Small Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-011 Bars radar, N-012 aft-facing radar, 2nd Gen RWR. OLS-27K (2nd Gen IRST and laser rf) linked to HMS

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 530 600 725
Med: 530 680 1020
High: 530 760 1350
VHigh: -- -- 1350

Ceiling: 17200 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1285 nmi Int Fuel: 10400 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
2000 L drop tank 1620 kg 285 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
In all loadouts can carry two L-005 Sorbtiysa ECM pods, replacing two wingtip R-73.
• 8 R-27ER or 8 R-77, 4 R-73
• 6 R-27ER, 2 R-27ET, 4 R-73
• 16 FAB-500, 4 R-27R, 4 R-73
• 2 R-27R, 4 R-73, and either:
• 6 KAB-500Kr or Kh-29T or Kh-31A/P
• 2 drop tanks, 2 R-27R or 2 R-77, 4 R-73, and either:
• 4 KAB-500Kr or Kh-29T or Kh-31A/P
• 6 B-8M1 or B-13 or S-25
• 24 FAB-250 or 8 FAB-500
• 12 FAB-250 or 6 FAB-500 or 4 KMGU
• 2 Kh-59M, 1 APK-9 guidance pod

Remarks: In Svc: 1996
Gen 4+. Multirole re-design of Flanker B with full FBW, canards, glass cockpit. Later renamed Su-35. Can engage 6 targets at once with R-77 missiles or 2 with R-27R/ER. Rear facing N-012 never fitted.
• 1996: Three delivered for trials. Never entered service due to budget. Retired Jul 03.

Su-27P/S [Flanker B] Fighter (FC-3 Su-27S DCS World Version)
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.0 Damage Value: 35
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic

Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N
Sensors: N-001 Meych radar, 1st Gen RWR, OLS-27 (2nd Gen IRST and laser rf/designator) linked to HMS

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 430 600 745
Med: 485 680 1020
High: 485 760 1350
VHigh: -- -- 1350
Ceiling: 18500 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1465 nmi Int Fuel: 9400 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-301 30mm (2.5)
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-27T, 2 R-73 (QRA)
• 4 R-27R/ER, 6 R-73
• 6 R-27R/ER, 4 R-73
• 4 R-27R/ER, 2 R-27P/T or 2 R-27EP/ET, 4 R-73

• Su-27S, (never operational), either:
• 36 FAB-250 or 18 FAB-250 or 16 FAB-500 or 10 FAB-50M62 or 5 KMGU-2, 4 R-73
• 4 B-8 or B-13L rocket pods 4 S-25 rockets, 2 R-27R, 4 R-73

• Su-27SK, either:
• 32 OFAB-100-120 or 14 FAB-250 or 8 FAB-500, 4 R-73
• 18 FAB-250, 2 R-73
• 8 FAB-500, 4 R-73
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13 rocket pods, 4 R-27R, 4 R-73

Remarks: In Svc: 1986
• Su-27P: PVO interceptor. First unit 60th IAP at Dzemgi. Declared operational Nov 86.
• Su-27S: VVS fighter. First unit 831st IAP Mirogorod, Ukraine - delivered 1985, possibly in service 1986. Two regiments in Poland - 159th Guards IAP at Kluczewo Jul 87, 582nd IAP at Choyna 1989.
• Su-27SK: Export version with N-001E radar, L-203 Gardeniya- F1UE ECM pods replacing L-005, air to ground weapons, payload 8000 kg, range 1395 nmi. Not fitted for R-27P or R-27EP. Angola, China, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Vietnam.
• 1988: Su-27S cleared for air to ground weapons. Removed in 1989 to comply with CFE treaty. Never used operationally.
• 3 Aug 90: Can be fitted with wingtip L-005 Sorbtsiya ECM pods vice 2 R-73.
• 1991: Seven PVO, three VVS regiments with Russia.
• 2021: Around 35 Su-27 and 35 Su-27UB remain. Three squadrons remain - one VVS 38th IAP at Belbek, Crimea (12 a/c) and two naval with 689th IAP, Chkalvsk, Kaliningrad (20+ a/c).

Su-27SM [Flanker B Mod 1] Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.0 Damage Value: 35
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N
Sensors: N-001V radar, 2nd Gen RWR, OLS-27M (2nd gen IRST and laser rf/designator) linked to HMS

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 430 600 745
Med: 485 680 1020
High: 485 760 1350
VHigh: -- -- 1350

Ceiling: 18000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1430 nmi Int Fuel: 9400 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts 2 L-005 Sorbtsiya ECM pods vice 2 R-73
• 4 R-27ER, 4 R-73
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-27T, 2 R-73 (QRA)
• 2 R-73 and either:
• 18 FAB-250
• 6 R-27ER
• 4 R-27ER, 2 R-27ET or 2 R-27EP
• 32 OFAB-100-120 or 14 FAB-250 or 8 FAB-500 or 6 KMGU-2
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13 rocket pods, 4 R-27R
• 2 Kh-29T/TE or 2 Kh-31P or 2 KAB-500Kr, 2 R-27R
• 1 KAB-1500Kr, 4 R-27R
• 6 R-77 (Su-27SKM)

Remarks: In Svc: Dec 04
Multirole upgrade of Flanker B with partial glass cockpit. Pilots not trained in air to ground weapons due to limited flying hours. Was to have carried canceled Sapsan targeting pod. 54 a/c delivered for two regiments and for training. Can increase payload to 8000 kg with reduced internal fuel.
• Su-27SM2: Derated power version of N-035 Irbis radar, FBW. 
Planned to be delivered from 2008, but canceled as too expensive and lacked sufficient power and cooling for radar.
• Su-27SKM: Export with N-001VEP radar, inflight refuel probe.
Can carry R-77, replacing R-27. Can engage two targets with R-77 at once. Indonesia only.
• May 14 - Dec 17: 10 upgraded to Su-27SM3 (see separate entry).

Su-27SM3 [Flanker J?] Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.0 Damage Value: 35
Size/Signature: Medium/Small Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N
Sensors: N-001VM radar, 2nd Gen RWR, OLS-27M (2nd gen IRST and laser rf/designator) linked to helmet-mounted sight

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 430 600 745
Med: 485 680 1020
High: 485 760 1350
VHigh: -- -- 1350

Ceiling: 18500 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1390 nmi Int Fuel: 9400 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts 2 L-005 Sorbtsiya or 2 L-265 Khibiny (2015) ECM pods.
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-27T, 2 R-73 (QRA)
• 4 R-27ER, 4 R-73
• 6 R-27ER, 2 R-73
• 4 R-27ER, 2 R-27ET or 2 R-27EP, 2 R-73
• 32 OFAB-100-120 or 14 FAB-250 or 8 FAB-500 or 6 KMGU-2, 2 R-73
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13 rocket pods, 4 R-27R, 2 R-73
• 4 Kh-29T/TE or 4 Kh-31P or 4 KAB-500Kr or 4 KAB-500S, 2 R-27R, 2 R-73
• 1 KAB-1500Kr, 4 R-27R, 2 R-73

Remarks: In Svc: Feb 11
Has 12 hardpoints, AL-31F-M1 engines, full glass cockpit. Can carry R-77-1 replacing R-27. Can engage two targets at once with R-77-1. In service at Krymsk with 3rd Composite Guards Aviation Regiment - one squadron 2011, second 2017-2018.
• Feb-Dec 11: Twelve delivered using some unsold Chinese Su-27SK parts.
• May 14 - Dec 17: 10 upgraded from Su-27SM.
• Late 2017: Fitted with Postcriptum guidance link. Allows AEW aircraft and ground radars to provide midcourse guidance for AAM. AEW or ground radar must have radar LOS to target.

Su-27UB Sparka [Flanker C] Combat Trainer
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.0 Damage Value: 35
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic

Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N
Sensors: N-001 Meych radar, 1st Gen RWR, OLS-27 (2nd Gen IRST and laser rf/designator) linked to HMS

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 430 600 700
Med: 485 680 930
High: 485 760 1150
VHigh: -- -- 1150

Ceiling: 17500 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1135 nmi Int Fuel: 9575 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• As Su-27P/S loadouts

Remarks: In Svc: 1987
“Sparka” roughly translates to twin stick or twin seat.
• Su-27UB: Air-to-ground weapons only with Russian trials units.
• Su-27UBK: Export with N-001E radar, retains air to ground weapons.
• Su-27UBM1: Belarus upgrade with Su-27SKM weapons (see Su-27SM entry).
• Su-27PU: 1987 PVO interceptor proposal with inflight refuel probe. Renamed Su-30 in 1988. Nine produced, four to Sukhoi for trials, five to Air Force for training and trials from 1994. Five being refurbished 2019 for training.
• Su-30K: Export Su-30 to India with Su-27SK weapons and inflight refueling probe. 18 delivered from 1999.
• Su-30KN: Angolan upgrade from retired Indian Su-30K with N-001VEP radar and Su-27SKM weapons. Delivered 2017-19.

Next Su-30/-33 Versions.

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Su-30/-33 (include Su-33 FC-3 Version).

Su-30MK [Flanker G] Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.0 Damage Value: 35
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic

Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-001VEP radar, 2nd Gen RWR. OLS-30 (2nd gen IRST and laser rf) linked to helmet-mounted sight.

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 430 600 700
Med: 485 680 930
High: 485 760 1130
VHigh: -- -- 1130

Ceiling: 17300 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1135 nmi Int Fuel: 9640 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• Trainers only in Russia service
• 6 R-77 or R-27R or 6 R-27ER, 4 R-73
• 4 R-73, and either:
• 6 KAB-500Kr or Kh-29T or Kh-31A or Kh-31P
• APK-9 guidance pod, 2 Kh-59M, 2 R-27R or R-77
• 3 KAB-1500Kr, 2 R-27R or R-77
• 4 B-8M1 or B-13 or S-25, 4 R-27R or R-77
• 8 FAB-500 or 28 FAB-250 or 32 OFAB-100

Remarks: In Svc: 2011
Su-30 with strengthened airframe. Export can replace 2 R-73 with 2 L-203 Gardeniya ECM pods. Can engage 2 targets with R-77 at once.
• Su-30M2: Used by Russian Air Force as trainers in Su-27SM units. Can replace 2 R-73 with L-005 Sorbtsiya ECM pods. 20 delivered Dec 10 - 2014.
• Su-30MKK: Export for Indonesia and China with N-001VE radar.
• Su-30MK2: Export for Indonesia, Uganda and China.
• Su-30MK2V: Export for Venezuela and Vietnam.

Su-30SM [Flanker H] Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.5 Damage Value: 37
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Advanced

Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-011MR Bars-R radar, 2nd Gen RWR, OLS-30 (2nd gen IRST, laser rf.) linked to HMS

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 490 600 710
Med: 490 680 910
High: 490 760 1090
VHigh: -- -- 1090

Ceiling: 16100 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1185 nmi Int Fuel: 9300 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts: 2 L-175 Khibny or L-265 (Aug 17) ECM pods
• 6 R-27ER, 2 R-27ET, 2 R-73
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-77-1, 2 R-73 (Syria 2015)
• 2 B-8M1, 2 R-27ER, 2 R-73 (Syria March 2017)
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13L or 4 S-25, 6 R-27R, 2 R-73
• 4 R-27R, 2 R-73, and either:
• 4 Kh-31AM or Kh-31PM or Kh-29TE or Kh-35U or Kh-38M or KAB-500Kr
• 3 KAB-1500Kr
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-73, and either:
• 2 Kh-59M, APK-9 guidance pod
• 32 OFAB-100-120 or 32 FAB-250 or 8 FAB-500
• 4 R-37M, 4 R-77-1, 2 R-74M (est. Su-30SMD)

Remarks: In Svc: 2015
Two-seat multirole version with 12 hp, canards and thrust vectoring.
Has some imported avionics. Interim type until Su-35 and Su-57 enter service. Russian Air Force (90 ordered to replace MiG-29) and Navy for shore operations (28 ordered to replace Su-24M).
Can carry R-77-1 replacing R-27R and R-27ER. Can engage 6 targets with R-77-1 or 2 with R-27R/ER.
• Export have N-011ME radar, engages 4 targets with R-77.
Includes Algeria Su-30MKA, India Su-30MKI, Malaysia Su-30MKM; Su-30SME to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Myanmar.
• Su-30SM2: Upgrade with Su-35S AL-41F-1S engine, N-35 Irbs radar, Man Rating 5.0/3.5. New weapons planned as R-74M replacing R-73, Kh-38M, R-37M, Kh-59MK2. Delivered from 2021. Possibly 70 by 2027, initial order of 36 aircraft planned.
• Aug 20: Contract signed for all Navy Su-30SM to be upgraded to Su-30SM2.
• Strength: 3 2014; 32 mid 15; 64 Oct 16; 80 Air Force & 20 Navy Dec 17.
• Sep 15: Four deployed to Syria.
• 2019: Navy has two squadrons, one each with 4th OMShAP at Chkalovsk and 43rd OMShAP at Saki. Air Force has six squadrons, two each with 14th IAP at Khalino, 31st Guards IAP at Millerovo, 120th SAP at Domna.

Su-33 [Flanker D] Fighter (Su-33 FC-3)
Man Rtng: 4.5/3.0 Damage Value: 35
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic

Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-001 Meych radar, 1st Gen RWR, OEPS-27K (2nd Gen IRST, laser rf.) linked to HMS

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 430 600 700
Med: 485 680 860
High: 485 760 1240
VHigh: -- -- 1240

Ceiling: 17000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1135 nmi Int Fuel: 9500 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6500 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts 2 L-005 Sorbtsiya ECM pods in place of 2 R-73
• 4 R-27ER, 4 R-73
• UPAZ-1 buddy store, 2 R-73
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-73 (QRA 2016)
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-73, 2 FAB-500 (Syria 2016)
• 2 R-73, and either:
• 6 R-27ER
• 32 OFAB-100-120 or 28 OFAB-250 or 8 FAB-500 bombs
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13L or 4 S-25, 4 R-27R
• 1 Kh-41, 2 R-27R, 2 R-27T (canceled)

Remarks: In Svc: Aug 98
Navalized Flanker B with canards, folding wings and tailhook. Can take off with full AAM loadout from short (105 m) position with no wind over the bow or fully loaded from long (195 m) position (10 knot wind speed needed). Was known as Su-27K until service entry. Carrier never fitted for air to ground weapons until 2016 deployment. Flown by 279th OKIAP based at Severomorsk-3.
• Original plans called for refitting Su-27M radar and avionics including Kh-41, ARM and ASM. R-27EM canceled.
• 1993: Kh-41 development canceled.
• 1993 - 96: 26 delivered. Losses Jun 96, May 00, Jul 01, Sep 05, Dec 16.
• 2001: UPAZ-1 believed to be operational with Fleet (2 pods).
• 2002 - 10: Ten fitted with 2nd Gen RWR.
• Aug 15: Tasked with peacetime QRA from shore.
• Jun-Oct 16: 11 fitted with advanced bombsight.
• 2016: Carry unguided bombs during Syrian deployment. Two have advanced bombsight above.
• 2025: Planned retirement date.

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Su-34 and others...

Su-34 [Fullback] Attack
Man Rtng: 3.5/2.0 Damage Value: 44
Size/Signature: Medium/Small Bombsight: Advanced Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P

Sensors: V-004 radar, 2nd Gen RWR, Platan (TV, laser rangefinder/designator), HMS

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 610 700
Med: 460 610 890
High: 460 610 920
VHigh: -- 610 920

Ceiling: 15700 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1510 nmi Int Fuel: 12500 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
2000 L drop tank 1620 kg 280 nmi
3000 L drop tank 2430 kg 420 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all configurations 2 R-73, 2 L-175 Khibny or 2 L-265 ECM pods
• 6 R-27ER or 6 R-77-1
• 10 FAB-500 or 32 FAB-250 or 34 OFAB-100-120
• 2 2000 L drop tanks, buddy store
• 2 R-27ER and either:
• 6 B-8M1 or B-13 or S-25
• 3 KAB-1500Kr
• L-700 Tarantula standoff jamming pod, 2 Kh-31PM
• 2 L-175Sh pods, 2 L-175VU spot jamming pods (estimated)
• 3 KAB-1500LG (by Sep 2018)
• UKR-EO or UKR-RL or UKR-RT recon pod (2019)
• 1 3000 L drop tank or 2 R-27R, and either:
• 8 FAB-500 or 30 FAB-250
• 6 KAB-500Kr or KAB-500L or KAB-500S or Kh-29L/TE or Kh-31AM/PM or Kh-58UShK or PBK-500U Drel
• 2 KAB-1500Kr or KAB-1500LG
• 2 Kh-59M or UPAB-1500, APK-9 guidance pod
• 6 Kh-35U (Feb 16)
• 6 Grom or KAB-250LG or Kh-38M (future)
• 2 unknown nuclear bombs

Remarks: In Svc: March 2014
Two-seat side-by-side Flanker variant with canards and cockpit armor.
Replacement for Su-24M. Service entry delayed by changing requirements. Small radar signature from front aspect, 300° - 060°.
Can engage 4 targets at once with R-77-1.
• Jun 14: First service AAM firings. R-77-1 replaces R-27R by Sep 2018.
• Sep 14: KAB-500S used over Syria.
• Sep 18: Acceptance trials for Grom complete. KAB-250LG and UPAB-1500 almost complete.
• 2019: L-175Sh and L-175VU spot jamming pods possibly in service.
• Su-34M: Planned with 9000 kg payload, V-004M radar estimated as 6th Gen, new weapons estimated as Kh-38M, I-220/KE targeting pod. First prototype planned for 2022.

Su-35S [Flanker E Variant 2] Fighter
Man Rtng: 5.0/3.0 Damage Value: 36
Size/Signature: Medium/Small Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-035 Irbis radar, 2nd Gen RWR, OLS-35 (3rd IRST, TCS, laser rf/designator) linked to HMS, laser warning system

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 630 756
Med: 460 720 1020
High: 460 850 1290
VHigh: -- -- 1290

Ceiling: 18000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1360 nmi Int Fuel: 11500 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
2000 L drop tank 1620 kg 275 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8000 kg
Off Guns: GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts carries two L-175 Khibny ECM pods on wingtips
• 2 R-27ER or 2 R-27T, 2 R-73 (QRA Dec 15)
• 2 R-77-1, 2 R-73 (QRA Feb 16)
• 2 R-27T, 2 R-77-1, 2 R-74M (QRA 2020)
• 8 R-77-1 or 4 R-27ER, 2 R-73
• 6 R-27ER or 6 R-77-1, 4 R-73
• 4 RBK-250 bombs, 2 R-27T, 2 R-77-1, 2 R-73 (Syria Feb 16)
• 4 B-8M1 rocket pods (Syria Mar 17)
• 6 R-27ER or 6 R-77-1, and either:
• 4 Kh-29L/TE or Kh-31AM or Kh-31PM or Kh-35U or Kh-38M or 3 Kh-59MK
• 6 B-8M1 or 6 B-13 rocket pods
• 4 R-37M
• 4 R-27ER or 4 R-77-1, and either:
• 6 Kh-29L/TE or Kh-31AM or Kh-31PM or Kh-35U or Kh-38M or 5 Kh-59MK or 3 KAB-1500Kr
• 32 OFAB-100-120 or 32 FAB-250 bombs
• 4 Kh-29L or Kh-38M, I-220 targeting pod
• 2 R-27ER or 2 R-77-1, and either:
• 8 KAB-500Kr or 8 KAB-500S
• 10 FAB-500 bombs
• 6 KAB-500L or 3 KAB-1500L, I-220 targeting pod
• 4 Kh-58USh, AUTs-30-03 ES pod (estimated)

Remarks: In Svc: Dec 15
Gen 4++. Digital FBW controls with TVC engines. Reduced frontal RCS (Small) due to cockpit coating, wing and intake RAM (300°-060°). Can engage 8 targets with R-77-1 or 2 targets with R-27R/ER. Drop tanks not used by Russian Su-35S.
• Su-35K: Export with N-035K Irbis-E radar with reduced operating modes, not fitted with extended range mode. Option of 2000 L drop tanks. Exported to China 24 2016-18. Ordered by Egypt 24 2020-21 and Indonesia 8 2020-21.
• Feb 13: First 12 aircraft delivered to 23rd Fighter Regiment in Komsomol-on Amur. Service entry delayed by avionics integration.
• Dec 15: IOC declared with R-73, R-27ER and R-27T. Man Rtng 4.5/2.5.
• Late 15: Fitted with R-77-1 and L-265 replacing L-175 ECM pods.
• 30 Jan 16: Four deploy to Syria.
• Feb 16: 46 delivered - six testing and trials, six training, 23 a/c with 21st IAP, 11 a/c with 22nd Guard IAP.
• Jul 17: Displayed with T220 targeting pod and C/L launcher for 4 vice 2 R-77-1. Neither yet operational.
• Sep 17: Kh-35U operational.
• 2 Oct 17: FOC declared with radar fully operational, full agility, all weapons.
• Late 2017: Fitted with Postcriptum guidance link. Allows AEW aircraft and ground radars to provide midcourse guidance for AAM. AEW or ground radar must have radar LOS to target.
• Aug 18: Flight of three aircraft from 23rd IAP Regiment deployed to Yasnyi, Iturup.
• 2019: Around 80 delivered to six Russian Air Force squadrons
- two each with 23rd IAP at Dzemgi, 159th IAP at Besovets; one each with 790th IAP at Khotilovo, 22nd IAP at Tsentralnaya Uglovaya.
• 2020: R-74M replaces R-73.
• Possibly to be fitted with up to 4 R-37M replacing R-27ER, and HMD replacing HMS.

Su-47 Berkut [Firkin] Fighter
Man Rtng: 5.0/2.5 Damage Value: 33
Size/Signature: Medium/Small Bombsight: Advanced

Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-011M Bars, N-012 rear facing radar, 2nd Gen RWR, HMS, 3rd Gen IRST & laser rf

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 450 600 755
Med: 550 735 920
High: 650 865 1080
VHigh: -- -- 1080

Ceiling: 18000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1120 nmi Int Fuel: 6500 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6500 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• 6 R-77 [AA-12 Adder] and 2 R-73 [AA-11 Archer]
• 4 PGMs, 2 R-77, 2 R-73
• Cleared for K-29ML, Kh-29ML, Kh-59M, Kh-31A, Kh-31P, KAB-500, KAB-1500, Kh-35

Remarks: In Svc: --
FBW controls, vectored thrust, forward swept wings. Proposed multirole fighter, prototype designated S-37 - 37th prototype aircraft developed by Sukhoi. Production version could have internal bays and external HP, but Signature increased to Small if any weapons are carried externally. Has folding wings to allow storage in a standard aircraft shelter, but could also facilitate carrier use. Can engage 4 targets with R-77.
• 25 Sep 97: First flight.
• 1988: Possibly named Su-27KM. Plans called for first flight 1991 or 1992, and production from 1996 or 1997. Canceled in 1990s due to lac of money. Used R179-300 engines and RLPK-32 radar.
• 2002: S-37 redesignated Su-47.
• 2005: Fitted with Su-57 test equipment including internal weapon bay. Retired 2010.

Su-57 [Felon] Fighter
Man Rtng: 5.5/3.0 Damage Value: 37
Size/Signature: Medium/Stealthy Bombsight: Advanced

Counterm: 4th Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-036 Byelka radar suite (nose N-036, side N-036B), 101KS-V (3rd Gen IRST, laser rf., TCS) linked to HMD, 3rd Gen ES/RWR, navigation FLIR

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: e530 650 860
Med: e530 700/860 1090
High: e530 745/920 1320
VHigh: e530 745/920 1320

Ceiling: 20000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 1325 nmi Int Fuel: 10300 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
2000 L drop tank 1620 kg 300 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: e8300 kg
Off Guns: GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• Internal loadout, 2 R-74M2, and either:
• 4 R-77M
• 4 Kh-38M or 4 KAB-250LG or 4 KAB-250S
• 2 R-77M, 2 Kh-38M or 2 KAB-250L or 2 KAB-250S
• 2 R-77M, 2 Kh-58UShKE or 2 Kh-59MK2
• External loadout, optional 101KS-N targeting pod, and either:
• 6 R-77M
• 4 R-77M, 2 R-74M2 or 2 Kh-31PM
• 4 KAB-500S or 4 KAB-500M, 101KS-N targeting pod
• 2 R-77M, 4 Kh-35U or 4 Kh-59MK2 or 4 Kh-59M2
• 2 R-77M, 2 2000 L drop tanks, 2 Kh-31PM or 2 R-77M

Remarks: In Svc: 2021?
Formerly T-50 or PAK-FA or Perspektivnyi Aviatsionnyi Kompleks Frontovoi Aviatsyi (Future Air Complex of Tactical Air Forces). 
Stealthy in front quarter only (315°-045°), VSmall elsewhere.
Internal bays. Six external HP (two under intakes, four under wings). Can carry one internal loadout and one external loadout.
If carrying external loadout then signature Small in all aspects. Has PChN (Povorotnaya Chast Naplyva, which are moveable LERX) and TVC for increased agility. Fitted with 3rd gen IR jammer.
Wing-mounted N-036L used for target identification and IFF only (not a search sensor). Can engage 8 targets at once with R-77M and R-74M2. Manned-unmanned teaming using Okhotnik-B UAV sensors to target weapons. Can carry Ka radar targeting pod in all loadouts, pod status unknown.
• Planned deliveries: Possibly 8 per year, 22 planned by Dec 24.
Total of 76 by 2028 in three regiments, first planned is 23rd IAP at Dzemgi. Plans for one each in the west, east and southwest.
• 24 Dec 19: First production aircraft lost during pre-delivery trials.
• 2021: Tactical trials and instructor training due to commence.
• 2025: Planned definitive version with 117M engines - use second FMP speeds, Man Rating increased to 6.0/3.5. Would have new AAM. Possibly designated Su-57M.

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MiG-29 [Fulcrum A] Fighter (Mig-29A FC-3 Version).
Man Rtng: 5.0/2.5 Damage Value: 31

Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic
Sensors: N-019 Rubin radar, KOLS-29 (2nd Gen IRST, laser rf.) linked to HMS, 1st Gen RWR

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 580 700
Med: 460 665 980
High: 460 750 1260
VHigh: -- -- 1260

Ceiling: 17000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 590 nmi Int Fuel: 3485 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
1150 L drop tank 930 kg 225 nmi
1520 L supersonic tank 1230 kg 300 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts optional 1520 L tank (max speed 860 knots)
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-73 (QRA)
• 2 R-27R, 4 R-73
• 2 R-27R/T or 2 R-27ER/ET, 4 R-73 (MiG-29S)
• 4 R-77, 2 R-73 (N-019M radar)
• 4 KMGU
• 2 R-73 and either:
• 4 FAB-250 or 4 FAB-500
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 S-24
• Kh-29T, 2 R-77, 2 R-73 (MiG-29SM, MiG-29SMT)
• 2 KAB-500Kr or 2 Kh-31A/P, 2 R-77, 2 R-73 (MiG-29SMT)

Remarks: In Svc: Nov 83 - 2014
Model 9-12. Cannot fire cannon if 1520 L drop tank is carried as the tank blocks the shell discharge route. Not nuclear capable.
MiG-29A and MiG-29B are internal Russian Air Force designations and not used by MiG company. Aircraft with N-019M, N-019ME and N-019MPE can engage 2 targets with R-77.
• Early production: First 70 not fitted with 2nd Gen D (some fitted in 1992). Can use UB-32-57 rocket pods vice B-8M1.
• MiG-29A: Export from 1988. Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania.
• MiG-29B: Third World export from 1987 with N-019EB radar, GCI data link removed. Initially used R-60M, later R-73. Bangladesh, Eritrea, India, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, North Korea, Syria, Yugoslavia.
• MiG-29S [Fulcrum A]: Model 9-12S. As 9-12D with N-019M radar, 4500 kg payload. Conversions from mid 1990s.
• MiG-29SD: Model 9-12S. Malaysia as MiG-29N with inflight refueling probe.
• MiG-29SM: Syrian upgrade with N-019ME radar, R-77 and Kh-29T. In service 2009.
• MiG-29SMT: Model 9.18 for Yemen with N-019MPE radar.
• 5 Nov 83: Declared operational. Low serviceability - treat as Second Rate maintenance. Restricted agility - Man Rating: 4.5/2.0.
• Jul 84: Improved agility - full Man Ratings.
• Fall 84: Fitted with 2nd Gen D. All export have decoys.
• Jan 86: Deployed to East Germany - first unit 33rd Fighter Regiment (Wittstock). Two a/c per regiment QRA Alert 5. One squadron per regiment Alert 120 to launch nuclear attacks (Fulcrum C).
• 11 Jun 87: Officially accepted into service. Standard serviceability, treat as First Rate.
• 10 Oct 89: Two regiments transferred to Black Sea Navy - 86th Guards MIAP at Markuleshty and 161st MIAP at Limanskoye. Both disbanded 1992.
• 1990: Model 9-12D upgrade with 1150 L drop tanks and ability to fire cannon with 1520 L drop tank carried. Around 40% converted by 1992.

MiG-29 [Fulcrum C] Fighter (Mig-29S FC-3)
Man Rtng: 5.0/2.5 Damage Value: 32
Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N
Sensors: N-019 Rubin radar, KOLS-29 (2nd Gen IRST, laser rf.) linked to HMS, 1st Gen RWR

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 580 700
Med: 460 665 980
High: 460 750 1260
VHigh: -- -- 1260

Ceiling: 17000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 620 nmi Int Fuel: 3675 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
1150 L drop tank 930 kg 220 nmi
1520 L supersonic tank 1230 kg 295 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 3000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts optional 1520 L tank (max speed 860 knots)
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-73 (QRA)
• 2 R-27R, 4 R-73
• 2 R-27R/T or 2 R-27ER/ET, 4 R-73 (MiG-29S, MiG-29SE)
• 8 FAB-250 or 4 KMGU-2
• 1 RN-40 nuclear bomb, 1 FAB-500, 4 R-73
• 2 R-73 and either:
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13 rocket pods or 4 S-24 rockets
• 4 FAB-500ShN
• 6 FAB-250 or 6 FAB-500
• 8 FAB-250 (MiG-29S)
• 4 R-77 (MiG-29SE)

Remarks: In Svc: 1987 - 2021?
Model 9-13. Nicknamed ‘Gorbatov’ (Hunchback). Additional internal fuel, provision for internal L-203B Gardeniya 3rd Gen ECM, strengthened inner wing hard points, and ability to fire cannon with 1520 L carried. Nuclear capable.
• Export MiG-29 [Fulcrum C]: Model 9-13B to Chad, North Korea and Peru. Not fitted with internal ECM.
• MiG-29S [Fulcrum C]: Model 9-13S with N-019M radar, 4500 kg payload, engages 2 targets with R-77. 46 produced with 16 delivered to Russia from Dec 90 to 73rd Guards IAP (Shaikovka until 1998). Remainder exported as MiG-29SE. In service 1994. Few R-77 delivered to Russian Air Force, and only used for testing and trials.
• MiG-29SE: Export MiG-29S with N-019ME. Not fitted with internal ECM. Algeria, Eritrea, Myanmar, Peru, Sudan, Yemen.
• MiG-29SM (9-13S): MiG-29S with inflight refueling probe, Kh-29T and KAB-500Kr. Tested 1996, but upgrade canceled.
• 1986-87: Deployed to Hungary.
• Apr 88: Possibly first deployed to East Germany.
• 1988 - 92: Two fighter-bomber regiments operational to pave the way for MiG-29M (9.15) - 642nd APIB (Martynovka, Ukraine 1988-92) and 927th APIB (Bereza, Belarus 1990-92).
• Late 80s: L-203B Gardeniya Internal ECM operational - 3rd Gen J&D.
• 1989: Nuclear capability removed.
• 1990: 1150 L drop tanks available.
• Mid-90s: Some Model 9-13 upgraded to Model 9-13S.
• 1998: 16 a/c deploy to Erebuni, Armenia. Attack role added 2013.
• 2017: Remains in service with one squadron at Erebuni, Armenia.
Planned to be replaced by Su-30SM 2020-21 or MiG-35S from 2022.

MiG-29A [Fulcrum] Fighter
Man Rtng: 5.0/2.5 Damage Value: 31
Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Ballistic

Sensors: Yantar radar, 2nd Gen IRST, laser rf., 1st Gen RWR

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 580 700
Med: 460 665 980
High: 460 750 1260
VHigh: -- -- 1260

Ceiling: 17000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 615 nmi Int Fuel: 3650 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
1520 L supersonic tank 1230 kg 300 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts optional 1520 L tank (max speed 860 knots)
• 2 R-24R, 4 R-60M
• 4 FAB-250 or 4 FAB-500 bombs, 2 R-60M
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13 rocket pods or 4 S-24 rockets, 2 R-60M

Remarks: In Svc: 1982
Model 9-12A. Interim variant with simplified radar and weapons. Can carry R-13M1 and canceled R-14 vice R-60M. Original planned gun was GSh-30-2 (4.4).
• 14 Nov 76: Canceled as could not match F-15 and F-16 performance, and radar technology compromised by MiG-25P defection to Japan.

Navalized and others advanced Mig-29 "versions":

MiG-29K [Fulcrum D] Fighter
Man Rtng: 5.0/2.5 Damage Value: 33
Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-010 Zhuk radar, 2nd Gen RWR, OLS-M (3rd Gen IRST, TCS, laser rf/designator) linked to HMS.

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 580 700
Med: 460 665 980
High: 460 750 1242
VHigh: -- -- 1242

Ceiling: 17000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 680 nmi Int Fuel: 4400 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
1150 L drop tank 930 kg 205 nmi
1520 L supersonic tank 1230 kg 275 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4500 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts optional 1520 L tank (max speed 860 knots)
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-73 (short TO position)
• 6 R-77, 2 R-73 (short TO position, 3810 kg fuel, 590 nmi range)
• 4 R-27ER or 4 R-27EM or 4 R-77, 4 R-73
• 2 1150 L drop tanks, 2 R-27EM/ER, 4 R-73
• 2 S-25 or 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13, 4 R-73 or 4 R-77
• 4 Kh-29L/T or 4 Kh-31A/P or 4 KAB-500Kr, 4 R-73 or 4 R-77

Remarks: In Svc: 1998?
Model 9.31. ‘Korabelnyy’ or shipboard version of MiG-29M. Can takeoff from 105 m takeoff position with 5070 kg weapons and fuel (trade off fuel for weapons, see example in Loadouts above) or long 195m position with full fuel and weapons. Over nose optics allows laser designator from dive attack only with laser guided msls only (+/- 45° aspect). Engages 4 targets with R-77. Original planned for 27 to be delivered between 1986 and 1995.
• Aug 91: State acceptance testing commences.
• Dec 91: Government funding ceases. Canceled Aug 92.

MiG-29KR [Fulcrum D] Fighter
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.5 Damage Value: 29
Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-041 Zhuk-M1 radar, 2nd Gen RWR, OLS-U (TCS, 3rd Gen IRST, laser rf./designator) linked to HMD.

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 580 700
Med: 460 665 980
High: 460 750 1190
VHigh: -- -- 1190

Ceiling: 17500 m Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 715/635 nmi Int Fuel: 4635/4125 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
1150 L drop tank 930 kg 205 nmi
2150 L supersonic tank 1740 kg 385 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5500 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts optional 2150 L tank (max speed 860 knots)
• 6 R-77-1, 2 R-73
• 2 1150 L DT, 2 Kh-35U or 2 Kh-31AM/AD or 2 KAB-500Kr/S, 2 R-73
• 4 FAB-500 or 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13, 2 R-77-1, 2 R-73
• 2 KAB-500Kr, 2 R-77-1, 2 R-73 (Syria, Dec 16)
• 4 1150 L drop tanks, buddy store

Remarks: In Svc: 2015
Model 9.41R. FBW controls. Can engage four targets at once with R-77-1. Payload is 5500 kg shore based, 4500 kg from 195 m runway and 1250 kg from 110 m runway on aircraft carrier. Has French TopSight-E HMD. Reduced radar signature from frontal aspect (VSmall 300°-060°). Cruise range and internal fuel for single seat MiG-29KR and two seat MiG-29KUBR.
• MiG-29K: Model 9.41. Export to India with Zhuk-ME radar.
• 2013-15: 20 MiG-29KR and 4 MiG-29KUBR delivered. Pilot training 2014-16.
• 2 Dec 15: 100th OKIAP fighter regiment formed at Severomorsk-3 in Northern Fleet.
• 8 Aug 16: First carrier landing by 100th OKIAP pilot.
• 15 Oct 16 - 9 Jan 17: Combat deployment on Admiral Kuznetsov off Syria includes two MiG-29KR and two MiG-29KUBR.
• Early 17: Operational in QRA when shore based from this date.
• Late 17: Cleared for Kh-31AM and Kh-31PM.

MiG-29M [Fulcrum E] Fighter
Man Rtng: 5.0/2.5 Damage Value: 32
Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N
Sensors: N-010 Zhuk radar, 2nd Gen RWR, OLS-M (3rd Gen IRST, TCS, laser rf/designator) linked to HMS.

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 580 700
Med: 460 665 980
High: 460 750 1242
VHigh: -- -- 1242

Ceiling: 17000 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 755 nmi Int Fuel: 4575 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
1150 L drop tank 930 kg 220 nmi
1520 L supersonic tank 1230 kg 295 nmi
1800 L drop tank 1460 kg 350 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4500 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts optional 1520 L tank (max speed 860 knots)
• 2 R-27R, 4 R-73 (QRA)
• 4 R-27R/T or 4 R-77, 4 R-73
• 2 R-27ER, 2 R-77, 2 R-73
• 2 1150 L drop tanks, 4 R-77, 2 R-73
• 2 R-73, 2 R-77 and either:
• 4 B-8 or 4 B-13 or 4 KMGU-2
• 4 KAB-500Kr or 4 Kh-25ML or 4 Kh-29L/T or 4 Kh-31P
• 8 FAB-500 or 16 FAB-250 bombs

Remarks: In Svc: 1993
Model 9.15. FBW controls. Mnogotseloviy’ (Multi-role) to replace MiG-27, early MiG-29 and Su-17M. Engages 4 targets with R-77. Over nose optics allows laser designator from dive attack only with laser guided msls only (+/- 45° aspect). Fitted with FOD screens - Can operate from semi-prepared strips. 1800 L drop tanks planned to replace 1150 L. Max speed with 1520 L DT carried is 860 knots.
• MiG-29ME: Proposed export version with N-019ME radar and MiG-29SE/SD avionics and weapons.
• 1986-91: Six prototypes delivered.
• 1990-00: Production run of 300-400 planned. Possibly to have reduced frontal radar signature (VSmall 300°-060°).
• 1991: Canceled due to break up of Russia. 30 had been ordered.

MiG-29SMT [Fulcrum F] (9.19) Fighter
Man Rtng: 5/2.5 Damage Value: 32
Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-041 Zhuk-M1 radar, 2nd Gen RWR, KOLS-13SM (2nd Gen IRST, laser rf), linked to HMS.

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 580 755
Med: 460 665 970
High: 460 750 1295
VHigh: -- -- 1295

Ceiling: 17500 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 755 nmi Int Fuel: 4445 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
1150 L drop tank 930 kg 200 nmi
1520 L supersonic tank 1230 kg 260 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4000 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30-1 30mm (2.5)
• In all loadouts optional 1520 L tank (max speed 860 knots)
• 2 R-27ER, 4 R-73
• 2 R-27R, 2 R-73 (QRA)
• 4 R-77-1, 2 R-73
• 2 KAB-500Kr or 2 Kh-29T/TE or 2 Kh-31P, 2 R-77-1, 2 R-73
• 4 KMGU-2 or 4 RBK-250 or 8 FAB-500, 2 R-73
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13 rocket pods or 4 S-25 rockets, 2 R-73
• 1520 L tank, 2 FAB-500 or 2 B-8M1 (Syria 2017)

Remarks: In Svc: 2010
Model 9.19. Additional fuel, glass cockpit. Originally exported to Algeria - canceled and returned 2008. Can engage four targets at once with R-77-1.
• MiG-29SMT(R): Model 9.19R with N-041R Zhuk MR radar, 3rd Gen J&D.
• 28 MiG-29SMT delivered to 14th Guards IAP at Kursk; 14 MiG-29SMT(R) Jan 16-Jan 17 to 116th TsBPIA (aggressor unit with secondary QRA and attack roles) at Astrakhan-Privolzhsky.
• 2010: Operational in fighter role with R-73 and R-27. QRA from Dec 12.
• 2011: Training commences with bombs and rockets.
• Aug 16: KAB-500Kr first used during exercises.
• Sep - Dec 17: Four MiG-29SMT(R) have combat trials in Syria.
• 2018: MiG-29SMT replaced by Su-30SM, possibly to be sold to India. MiG-29SMT(R) remain in service.

MiG-35S [Fulcrum F] Fighter
Man Rtng: 5.0/2.5 Damage Value: 31
Size/Signature: Small/VSmall Bombsight: Advanced

Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P
Sensors: N-041MR Zhuk-MR radar, OLS-UEM (TCS, 3rd Gen IRST, laser rf/designator), laser warning system, HMS

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 460 580 755
Med: 460 665 970
High: 460 750 1295
VHigh: -- -- 1295

Ceiling: 17500 meters Engine Type: TF
Cruise Range: 755/670 nmi Int Fuel: 4635/4125 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
1150 L drop tank 930 kg 215 nmi
1520 L supersonic tank 1230 kg 285 nmi
2150 L supersonic tank 1740 kg 405 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 6500 kg
Off Guns: 1 GSh-30 30mm cannon (2.5)
• In all loadouts optional 1520 L tank (max speed 860 knots)
• 6 R-77-1, 2 R-73
• 2 R-77-1, 2 R-73 and either:
• 4 Kh-29L/T or Kh-31PM or Kh-35U or Kh-38ML
• 4 KAB-500Kr/S/LG or 2 KAB-1500Kr/L-F
• 4 B-8M1 or 4 B-13 rocket pods
• 8 FAB-500 bombs
• 2 1250 L drop tanks, 2 KAB-500Kr/S/LG
• 4 1250 L drop tanks, buddy store

Remarks: In Svc: 2021?
Model 9.41SR. FBW controls and light weight airframe. Reduced radar signature from frontal aspect (VSmall 300°-060°). Fuel and range figures for single seat MiG-35S and two seat MiG-35UB (possibly to be designated MiG-35ST). Can engage six targets at once with R-77-1. Can carry I-220 targeting pod in all loadouts under starboard intake. Export MiG-29M have Zhuk-M1SE radar, engages 4 targets.
• Nov 06: Syria orders 12 MiG-29M (9.41S) for delivery 2010-12. Canceled by civil war. Not fitted with refueling probe. Zhuk-ME radar, engages 4 with R-77.
• 2017-20: 46 single seat MiG-29M (9.41SM) and two seat MiG-29M2 (9.47SM) delivered to Egypt. Uses Western style inflight refueling probe, Zhuk-M1SE radar.
• Aug 18: Six MiG-35S ordered from Russian requirement for 24. Two MiG-35UB delivered 2018, four MiG-35S in 2019. Russian trials due to be completed 2021.
• Sep 17: I-220/KE targeting pod complete trials for Egypt.
• R-74M vice R-73 when available. May have Zhuk-AM radar.
• Mid 2020: Planned first deliveries to Strizhy (‘Swifts’) display team. This unit has a wartime role.
• Export MiG-35 offered with unfunded Zhuk-AME radar. Provision for 2150 L vice 1520 L tank.

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Ka-50 Black Shark [Hokum A] Attack (Ka-50/50-2/50-3 DCS World)
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.5 Damage Value: 21
Size/Signature: Small/Small Bombsight: Computing

Counterm: 3rd Gen D Inflight Refuel: N
Sensors: helmet-mounted sight, 1st Gen RWR

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 146 167 --
Med: 146 167 --

Ceiling: 5500 meters Engine Type: TS
Cruise Range: 195 nmi Int Fuel: 1460 kg

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2300 kg
Off Guns: Fixed 2A42 30mm (0.8)
• 12 9M127 Vikhr, 2 B-8V20 rocket pods

Remarks: In Svc: Aug 95 - 2012
Helicopter. Day capable single seat. Production cut short due to added night attack requirement. Werewolf was one of the prototypes. Black Shark name was used in a movie and the name stuck.
• 25 Aug 95: Enters service with B-8M1, Vikhr missiles. 9M39 Igla-V later.
• 1999: 9M39 Igla-V trials. Unknown if taken into service. Could carry 4 9M39 in all loadouts.
• Jan-Feb 01: Two undergo combat trials in Chechnya.
• 2010: Eight remain in service in a single unit in Far East to support SOF. Remainder used for Ka-52 parts.

Mi-8MT [Hip H] Transport (Old BSK module)
Man Rtng: 2.0/1.0 Damage Value: 19
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Manual

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 120 135 --
Med: 120 135 --

Ceiling: 5000 meters Engine Type: TS
Cruise Range: 260 nmi Int Fuel: 1495 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
915 L cabin tank 740 kg 185 nmi
475 L drop tank 385 kg 95 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1500 kg
• 6 UB-32-57 or 6 FAB-250 or 6 475 L fuel tanks (Mi-8MTV-2)
• 4 B-8V20 or 4 KMGU-2 or 4 UPK-23-250 (Mi-8MTV-2/3/5)
• 4 B-8V20, 2 UPK-23-250 (Mi-8MTSh series)
• 2 cabin tanks or 4 external tanks (Mi-8MTV-5)

Remarks: In Svc: 1977
Helicopter with TV3-117 engines and port tail rotor. Can carry 24 troops or paratroops or 3000 kg slung load. Can carry one or two cabin tanks at the expense of cargo - each tank halves payload carried. Armed versions may carry up to 1500 kg weapons on six hardpoints. Can be fitted with nose A-12.7 12.7mm, offensive guns (0.4). All can be fitted with side door 7.62mm. Some fitted to lay land mines. Export versions are Mi-17x for aircraft built at Kazan, and Mi-8AMTx for aircraft built at Ulan-Ude. Fitted with sand filters as standard.
• Mi-8MTV [Hip H]: Improved ‘hot and high’ engines. Export Mi-17V. In service 1988.
• Mi-8MTV-1 [Hip H]: Civil version with cargo hook rated at 5000 kg. Exported as Mi-17V-1. From 1999 Mi-17V-1 offered with rear cargo ramp. Identical stats for Mi-8AMT
• Mi-8MTV-2 [Hip H]: Improved cabin layout with seating for 30 troops or paratroops, 1st Gen IR jammer and 1st Gen D as standard. Cargo hook rated at 5000 kg.
• Mi-8MTV-3 [Hip H]: Mi-8MTV-2 with 4 vice 6 hardpoints, A-12.7 removed. Exported as Mi-172. Identical H4 stats for Mi-8AMT (export as Mi-171), except cargo hook 4000 kg. Production from 1990.
• Mi-8MTV-5 [Hip H]: Mi-8MTV-2 with reshaped nose with and drop ramp vice clamshell doors. Can carry 34 paratroops or 40 troops. Cargo hook rated at 5000 kg. Available from 1999 for export, ordered by Air Force in 2011. Identical H4 stats for Mi-17V-5, Mi-17MD, Mi-8AMTSh and Mi-171Sh. Provisions for NVG.
• Mi-8MTKO: Mi-8MT fitted with NVG and GOES-331 (1st Gen FLIR, laser rangefinder). Used in combat in Chechnya for target designation. In service 1999. 16 operational by mid-2003.
• Mi-19: Command post version used by ground force division commanders. Available from 1987, with few if any in service.
• 1978: VSM-1 mine dispenser available. See Mi-8T entry for details.
• 1984: Fitted with 1st Gen D, 1st Gen IR jammer and IR suppression (Small IR signature).
• 1986: Deployed to East Germany.
• 2012: Fitted with 3rd Gen D.
• 2015 on: Fitted with Vitebsk 3rd Gen IR jammer. Reduced hp from 6 to 4.

Mi-24V [Hind E] Attack (ED module).
Man Rtng: 4.0/3.5 Damage Value: 22
Size/Signature: Medium/Medium Bombsight: Ballistic

Sensors: Gen 0 RWR

Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
Low: 150 180 --
Med: 150 180 --

Ceiling: 4500 meters Engine Type: TS
Cruise Range: 170 nmi Int Fuel: 1550 kg

Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
500 L drop tank 405 kg 65 nmi

Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 1500 kg
Off Guns: 9A624 12.7mm rotary in flex nose turret (1.3)
• 4 9M114 and either:
• 4 UB-32-57 rocket pods
• 4 FAB-250 or 2 FAB-500 bombs
• 4 B-8V20 rocket pods (Apr 83)
• 2 S-24 rockets (late 80s)
• 2 UPK-23-250 or 2 GUV series gun pods (1986)
• 4 B-13L or 2 KMGU (late 80s)
• 2 R-60M [AA-8 Aphid] (1989)
• 8 9M114 [AT-6 Spiral], 2 B-8V20 rocket pods (1986)
• 2 drop tanks, 2 B-8V20 rocket pods (Mi-24K, Mi-24R)

Remarks: In Svc: Mar 76
Helicopter. Heavily armed and armored troop transport. Instead of weapons, can carry 8 troops, 2 stretcher cases, or reloads for its own weapons. Must aim directly at target to launch 9M114, can use command guidance transmitter as rangefinder. Due to rotor vibration can only use weapons at speeds between 45 and 160 knots.
Early production have cargo hook for 2400 kg slung load, only one flight per squadron trained and rarely used. Exported as Mi-35. 
• Mi-24P [Hind F] with fixed GSh-30-2 (4.3) vice 12.7mm, 2nd gen D as standard. Exported as Mi-35P. In service 1981.
• Mi-24K [Hind G2] recon/spotter variant with day EO in service. Mi-24KD adds laser rf. 71 Mi-24K and 92 Mi-24KD. In service 1983.
• Mi-24RCh [Hind G1]: NBC recon. 96 Mi-24RCh and 56 Mi-24RA. Mi-24RCh can take soil samples while landed. In service 1983.
• Mi-24VP [Hind H]: GSh-23L 23mm (3.6) in nose turret vice 12.7mm. 24 delivered 1989-1990.
• 1976: Mi-24V deployed to East Germany. Mi-24P in 1981. Mi-24RCh 1986. Mi-24K 1987.
• 1978: Mi-24V deployed to Hungary. Mi-24P in 1982. K and NBC in 1986.
• 1980: Fitted with IR suppression - Small IR signature.
• 1980s: Some fitted with laser rangefinder.
• 1981: Deployed to Afghanistan.
• 1982: Fitted with 1st gen IR jammer.
• 1984: Fitted with 1st Gen RWR and 2nd Gen D.
• Late 80s: Provision for 4 9M32 Strela-2M replacing 4 9M114.
• 2016: Fitted for 3rd Gen IR jammer.