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Russia officially unveils its new MiG-35 multirole fighter
Nice looking birdThe United Air Corporation (UAC) gave a group of VIPs and reporters a look at the new MiG-35 multirole fighter jet. The MiG-35 is a multipurpose generation 4++ fighter and an advanced derivative of the original MiG-29 fighter. The new aircraft is equipped with the newest airborne avionics as well as a wide range of guided air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles. The MiG-35 has a maximum speed of 2,700 kilometers an hour (1,620 MPH) an effective range of 1,000 kilometers (600 miles, IOW short legs) and a service ceiling of 17,5000 meters. Serial purchases of the MiG-35 multirole fighter under the state arms procurement program will begin in 2019, President of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yury Slyusar said Thursday. He added that a presentation of the MiG-35 for potential foreign buyers will be held on January 27. Video at the link Posted by: badanov 2017-01-28 |
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