They really need to get rid of the VVS Russia thing.

Nic

http://russianplanes.net/images/to61000/060625.jpg

Even on the few remaining MiG-25s, why god why.

Target for interceptions, regrettably I have almost no info on it.

The most similar looking angle.

I am pretty sure it swivels up to protect the optics when not in use.

For example:

http://russianplanes.net/images/to48000/047948.jpg
http://russianplanes.net/ID47855

Sequence of photos, pretty sure the optics are swiveled up.

What I meant was the turret is fully articulated, not just within a certain arc to the front. Never seen a pic of it 180 degrees around, makes for great target tracking ability. Mi-28 can’t do that, Apache can’t do that, Cobra can’t do that, Mi-24, well let’s not even go there. 😮

More like excellent response to a cocked up landing! :D:D

Ah, thanks for the info. IT was reported they were MiG-29SMTs, but clearly this is a much more limited upgrade. Better than nothing still.

Another nice pic of the Mi-35M:
http://russianplanes.net/ID60533