MiG-29A Fulcrum - Announcement

[Ronin_Gaijin]

On 3/22/2024 at 5:09 PM, BIGNEWY said:

MiG-29A Fulcrum

Announcement

It is with great excitement that we officially announce DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum. This remarkable, Soviet Union-era fighter will be a full-fidelity module based on a photogrammetry cockpit of the exported variant supplied to the Warsaw Pact countries. The MiG-29A will be by far the most authentic and accurate simulation of this iconic aircraft for the PC. 

Our MiG-29A, NATO codename Fulcrum, will be the export modification of the “A” version that was supplied to Warsaw Pact countries. The MiG-29A was designed to counter all types of aerial targets with radar- and infrared-guided R-27, R-73, and R-60 air-to-air missiles and its single-barreled 30mm cannon with 150 rounds of ammunition. The MiG-29A also has limited visual ground attack capability with 50 to 500 kg bombs, cluster bombs, and unguided S-5, S-8 and S-24 rockets.

The MiG-29A can operate day or night and in all weather conditions. Its radar is capable of look-down / shoot-down in a heavy electronic countermeasure environment. The weapons control system consists of two complexes: the Fire Control Radar (FCR) and the Optical-Electronic Targeting Navigation System (OETNS). The OETNS includes an optical-electronic sighting system (OESS), a navigation system, a weapon control system, a unified display system, and multifunctional control panels. The OEPS includes an optical location station OLS that consists of an Infrared Search and Track System (IRST), a Laser Range Finder (LRF), and a Helmet-Mounted Sight (HMS) designation system.

The MiG-29 is equipped with the SPO-15 “Beryoza” Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) defence system that is designed to warn of radar-directed weapon attacks. To protect against infrared-guided weapons, the MiG-29A features flare dispensers.

The navigation system consists of on-board navigation equipment, a vertical and heading information complex, and an airborne signal system as part of the Optical-Electronic Targeting Navigation System (OETNS).

Key features of the DCS module: MiG-29A Fulcrum

At Early Access Release:

• Fully interactive and highly detailed cockpit that is based on 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry.
• Highly detailed and accurately reproduced external model.
• Highly detailed pilot model.
• In-depth study of aircraft systems and equipment.
• Detailed model of the navigation system with the gyro platform reference system, air data computer, and navigation equipment.
• Defensive equipment to include the SPO-15LM “Beryoza” and Flare dispenser system.
• Fire Control Radar with authentic modes for aerial targets.
• OETNS with modes for air and ground targets.
• Basic IFF

At Final Release: 

• Addition more advanced Identify Friend or Foe interrogation system.
• Addition of Ground Control Intercept (GCI) command system.
  
  
  Source: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/newsletters/8a53b9baafb8473116ad05970cd8a761/

Info on the PFM used from the FC3 version:
Full-fidelity MiG-29 will use the same flight model. Actually, that’s not 100% accurate. The autopilot will receive new functionality and modes, and certain issues with closed-loop system stability will be corrected, along with new undercarriage characteristics. But the core FM is probably one of the most accurate we have.

IFF Info:
On release of the MiG-29A, it will include a basic IFF system, later on after some RnD we will create a more advanced IFF system. This was the plan from the start, it was just lost in drawing up the newsletter, we apologize for any concerns it might have caused. Thanks!

I have been eagerly waiting for a full fidelity MiG-29 for many years and your announcement came in as music to my ears.
Based on this I would like to clarify one of the biggest misconceptions for your planned module. Its name.
In the history of the Fulcrum there has never been a fully fledged MiG-29A version.
The MiG-29A that is so erroneously used by many, was a plan in the mid 70s to create a MiG-29 version with the MiG-29 body design, but with the MiG-23ML avionics and weapons (this had the identification project 9.11A). photos attached
This was a proposal to close an existing gap in the Air Force quicker.
It never materialised and was cancelled in 1977. 

So the initial version of the MiG-29 meant for the Soviet air force was called just that, MiG-29 or izdeliye 9.12.
The export version of that, to Warsaw Pact countries, was called MiG-29 again, but the identifier was izdeliye 9.12A (it was a slightly downgraded version of the 9.12)
The export version to non Warsaw Pact countries, was called again MiG-29, but now the identifier was izdeliye 9.12B (it was a more downgraded version of the 9.12)
To sum all this information up I would like to urge you to use from now on, the correct name for the full fidelity module you have in the works which is:

MiG-29 9.12A 



Sources A. Fomin, A. Mikheev, E. Gordon

Edited August 30, 2024 by Ronin_Gaijin

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

1 hour ago, Ronin_Gaijin said:

biggest misconceptions for your planned module. Its name.

I agree 100%. I even made a comment to that effect on ED’s FB page when the module was first announced (without reply).

Bit it’s likely too late already, since ED probably filed all the paperwork to reserve/patent the name “DCS: MiG-29A” before they let us know of their plans to create this module.

It’s basically the same as when ED announced their “DCS: F-16C Viper”.

A lot of people objected to the use of “Viper” and asked for the module to use the proper “Fighting Falcon” name instead. But ED replied with what comes down to “we can’t because we already filed the paperwork”.

[AeriaGloria]

10 hours ago, Ronin_Gaijin said:

I have been eagerly waiting for a full fidelity MiG-29 for many years and your announcement came in as music to my ears.
Based on this I would like to clarify one of the biggest misconceptions for your planned module. Its name.
In the history of the Fulcrum there has never been a fully fledged MiG-29A version.
The MiG-29A that is so erroneously used by many, was a plan in the mid 70s to create a MiG-29 version with the MiG-29 body design, but with the MiG-23ML avionics and weapons (this had the identification project 9.11A). photos attached
This was a proposal to close an existing gap in the Air Force quicker.
It never materialised and was cancelled in 1977. 

So the initial version of the MiG-29 meant for the Soviet air force was called just that, MiG-29 or izdeliye 9.12.
The export version of that, to Warsaw Pact countries, was called MiG-29 again, but the identifier was izdeliye 9.12A (it was a slightly downgraded version of the 9.12)
The export version to non Warsaw Pact countries, was called again MiG-29, but now the identifier was izdeliye 9.12B (it was a more downgraded version of the 9.12)
To sum all this information up I would like to urge you to use from now on, the correct name for the full fidelity module you have in the works which is:

MiG-29 9.12A 



Sources A. Fomin, A. Mikheev, E. Gordon

 

Su-25A goes brrrrrrr

[dave76]

guys, any uptade on the fulcrum ? :) :)

[ThorBrasil]

On 8/30/2024 at 7:39 PM, AeriaGloria said:

Su-25A goes brrrrrrr

I'm not excited about the MiG-29A and I'm not likely to buy it, but if a Su-25A comes out I'll buy it on day one. It'll be awesome!

[AeriaGloria]

6 hours ago, ThorBrasil said:

I'm not excited about the MiG-29A and I'm not likely to buy it, but if a Su-25A comes out I'll buy it on day one. It'll be awesome!

Really what I was trying to say was, the same way “MiG-29A” isn’t its real name for 9.12 model, “Su-25A” isn’t the name of the first frogfoot. This is merely western conventions being applied. I would still of course love the module, but staying with “A” suffix for full fidelity, is a bit odd 

[pjbunnyru]

 i'm tired to wait sexy mig-29 FF

@ BIGNEWY when will we hear news about plane?

 

 

Edited September 10, 2024 by pjbunnyru

[BIGNEWY]

44 minutes ago, pjbunnyru said:

 i'm tired to wait sexy mig-29 FF

@ BIGNEWY when will we hear news about plane?

 

 

 

Hi, we will pass news when we are ready, but not yet.

thank you 

[pjbunnyru]

sigh...

Edited September 10, 2024 by pjbunnyru

[apolloace]

On 9/10/2024 at 4:26 PM, BIGNEWY said:

Hi, we will pass news when we are ready, but not yet.

thank you 

ED sure knows how to disappoint it's loyal followers. I have been with you since Flanker 2.0.

If you are not ready sir, then why did you announce at the beginning of the year that "Mig29A coming in 2024".

We are aware that a module like this takes time, but you should have known better.

[Bowlek]

Considering past "high profile" (for lack of a better term) modules have taken well over 12 months to release from their announcement, a 2024 release of the Fulcrum would be highly optimistic.

[VanekK30]

В 21.09.2024 в 00:34, apolloace сказал:

ED sure knows how to disappoint it's loyal followers. I have been with you since Flanker 2.0.

If you are not ready sir, then why did you announce at the beginning of the year that "Mig29A coming in 2024".

We are aware that a module like this takes time, but you should have known better.

Is 2024 already over? What are the complaints?

[silverdevil]

there is more than 25% of 2024 remaining.

[felixx75]

On 9/20/2024 at 10:34 PM, apolloace said:

ED sure knows how to disappoint it's loyal followers. I have been with you since Flanker 2.0.

If you are not ready sir, then why did you announce at the beginning of the year that "Mig29A coming in 2024".

We are aware that a module like this takes time, but you should have known better.

If they haven't released the module by 11.59 pm on 31.12.2024, you are welcome to complain again...

Edited September 23, 2024 by felixx75

[Gierasimov]

On 8/30/2024 at 3:28 PM, Ronin_Gaijin said:

I have been eagerly waiting for a full fidelity MiG-29 for many years and your announcement came in as music to my ears.
Based on this I would like to clarify one of the biggest misconceptions for your planned module. Its name.
In the history of the Fulcrum there has never been a fully fledged MiG-29A version.
The MiG-29A that is so erroneously used by many, was a plan in the mid 70s to create a MiG-29 version with the MiG-29 body design, but with the MiG-23ML avionics and weapons (this had the identification project 9.11A). photos attached
This was a proposal to close an existing gap in the Air Force quicker.
It never materialised and was cancelled in 1977. 

So the initial version of the MiG-29 meant for the Soviet air force was called just that, MiG-29 or izdeliye 9.12.
The export version of that, to Warsaw Pact countries, was called MiG-29 again, but the identifier was izdeliye 9.12A (it was a slightly downgraded version of the 9.12)
The export version to non Warsaw Pact countries, was called again MiG-29, but now the identifier was izdeliye 9.12B (it was a more downgraded version of the 9.12)
To sum all this information up I would like to urge you to use from now on, the correct name for the full fidelity module you have in the works which is:

MiG-29 9.12A 



Sources A. Fomin, A. Mikheev, E. Gordon

 

While you are right and correct, remember that ED calls their products whatever they want, even if it was just called Fulcrum without MiG or 29 or A it would still be a simulation of the beloved aircraft. 

[Ronin_Gaijin]

5 hours ago, Gierasimov said:

While you are right and correct, remember that ED calls their products whatever they want, even if it was just called Fulcrum without MiG or 29 or A it would still be a simulation of the beloved aircraft. 

I do remember. That was why I made the post.

[YoYo]

On 9/9/2024 at 5:28 PM, ThorBrasil said:

I'm not excited about the MiG-29A and I'm not likely to buy it, but if a Su-25A comes out I'll buy it on day one. It'll be awesome!

The same if I had to choose between these two. I have more love for Su-25, and if there was an SM3 version, it would be absolutely awesome .

[pjbunnyru]

8 часов назад, YoYo сказал:

The same if I had to choose between these two. I have more love for Su-25, and if there was an SM3 version, it would be absolutely awesome .

sm3?

”my dream is to fly”

 

[Gierasimov]

On 9/30/2024 at 11:20 AM, Ronin_Gaijin said:

I do remember. That was why I made the post.

Remember how the Strait of Hormuz was changed to Persian Gulf? Maybe with enough push we can influence ED to drop the "A". 

@BIGNEWY Would you think the name of the module is set in stone?

On 9/20/2024 at 10:34 PM, apolloace said:

ED sure knows how to disappoint it's loyal followers. I have been with you since Flanker 2.0.

If you are not ready sir, then why did you announce at the beginning of the year that "Mig29A coming in 2024".

We are aware that a module like this takes time, but you should have known better.

I have been with them starting with Flanker 1, thus it gives me more privilege to complain (as a joke).  

I was waiting for the Fulcrum ever since Simon spill the beans about it in one of the interviews and then it was confirmed but high ranking individual in 1:1 chat that I never published, I waited for years, knowing that I was not lied to. I say this to show how much I want to get this and how eager I am to fly the 3F (Full Fidelity Fulcrum). However, I must object to your post, and ofc I am happy to stand corrected, but I doubt there was ever an official statement MiG-29A coming in 2024. Was there?

[BIGNEWY]

Folks as soon as we can give you a release date for the Mig-29A we will, but currently I do not have a date to share, work continues and I hope we can share news soon. 

[Gierasimov]

11 minutes ago, BIGNEWY said:

Folks as soon as we can give you a release date for the Mig-29A we will, but currently I do not have a date to share, work continues and I hope we can share news soon. 

Thank you kindly, can you comment on the disputed "A" present in the module name?

 

Edited October 8, 2024 by Gierasimov

[BIGNEWY]

Just now, Gierasimov said:

Thank you kindly, can you comment on the disputed "A" present in the module name?

Everything official is in our first post in this thread MiG-29A Fulcrum 

[Gierasimov]

4 minutes ago, BIGNEWY said:

Everything official is in our first post in this thread MiG-29A Fulcrum 

Thank you!

[Ironhand]

6 hours ago, Gierasimov said:

but I doubt there was ever an official statement MiG-29A coming in 2024. Was there?

I suspect that he, like most people with the 2024 expectation, is taking his cue from the Coming to DCS in 2024 video. In the last few minutes, it states “Coming to DCS in 2024” and shows the Afghanistan map and the MiG-29.

[Ronin_Gaijin]

8 minutes ago, Ironhand said:

I suspect that he, like most people with the 2024 expectation, is taking his cue from the Coming to DCS in 2024 video. In the last few minutes, it states “Coming to DCS in 2024” and shows the Afghanistan map and the MiG-29.

Timestamped.