Air force chief, Col.-Gen. Vladimir Mikhailov, said Friday that the air force next year should finally start receiving a modernized version of the MiG-29 fighter, called the MiG-29SMT, and an upgraded variant of the MiG-31, the Interfax-Military News Agency reported. Both modernization programs have been dragged out for years because of the military’s money crunch.
2004:
MiG-29SMT and probably MiG-31BM.
A new long-range air defense missile, the S-400, is also set to enter service next year, Mikhailov said.
The S-400s deployed around Moscow end of 2002/beginning of 2003 must be for trial purposes, if we are to believe Jane’s on the matter.
Mikhailov’s deputy, Maj.-Gen. Dmitry Morozov, said that the air force will also receive new Mi-28 helicopter gunships, 50 of which are set to be introduced throughout the period until 2010.
Mi-28N selected?
According to the show’s organizers, the United States plans to send F-15 fighters and several other military aircraft to Zhukovsky. Military aerobatic squadrons from France and Italy are also set to participate.
F-15s at Zhukovsky MAKS 2003. Wierd.
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August 9, 2003 at 11:39 am