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| Russia officially unveils its new MiG-35 multirole fighter |
| 2017-01-28 |
| Nice looking bird The 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 |
| #5 service ceiling of 17,5000 meters and can carry 5000 tons of armament! |
| Posted by: Frank G 2017-01-28 13:07 |
| #4 The short legs is not an issue, if one is using it per Russian military doctrine. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2017-01-28 13:01 |
| #3 Doesn't look stealthy at all. I do find it ironic that its the -35. Hope it has the same amount of issues as the F-35. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2017-01-28 08:43 |
| #2 ...VERY short legs indeed. Other than that a competent fighter in the right hands. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2017-01-28 04:48 |
| #1 Mig 29 design. |
| Posted by: Phaper Crugum8267 2017-01-28 00:22 |