Indian Airforce MiG-29 versus Mirage 2000: personal account from Air Marshal Harish Masand
Those days SU used to export downgraded models and I read after break up of East Germany they took many classfied stuff from fighters including Mig-29 so as to reduce the exposure and falling it into NATO hand.
Back in 90’s IAF has secretly carried out BFM involving Mig-29 and Israel AF F-16 the results of that is unknow but it was a mutually beneficial exposure
http://redstar.ru/podyomnaya-sila-krylev-rossii/
Seems from RuAF Deputy chief statement PAK-FA has supercruise capability with current engine
– You have already mentioned in our conversation the aircraft of generation 4 ++ MiG-35 and 5th generation Su-57, which are now being tested. Tell us what opportunities do they have? How are the tests and when can they be expected in the army?
– The main difference between the MiG-35 and the multifunctional aircraft of the 4 ++ Su-30SM and Su-35S generations already in service is efficiency. The cost of its flight hour is about one and a half times lower than that of modern aircraft of the Sukhoi family.
The Su-57 is distinguished by multifunctionality, super maneuverability, a mode of long supersonic cruising flight, maximum automation of aircraft control processes and the use of weapons. In its capabilities, it surpasses the 5th generation aircraft of foreign air forces.
It is planned to complete state tests of the MiG-35 at the end of 2021, and the Su-57 this year. Upon completion, serial purchases are provided. I want to remind you: according to the results of the meetings in Sochi, the Supreme Commander was tasked with re-equipping three regiments on Su-57 aircraft.
From what I read the first 40’s bought in 80’s were the first export model of Mig-29A exported to any country , India was the first one to have it.
The 20 purchased in mid 90’s where modified variant with ability to fire R-77 which were consequently upgraded to earlier variant ……. The oldest cockpit I saw has a single CRT display on the right side.
Then came the Mig-29M in early 2000’s with 4 HP carrying R-77 on each wing , 2 LCD cockpit display HOTAS and ability to fire some type of A2G variant Kh-31 etc , Then came the M2 , then K for IN and finally Mig-35.
The internal fuel was doubled compared to earlier 29A variant , Introduction of low smoke RD-33 series 3 etc was progressively added. Also was added dorsal drop tank as seen on Mig-29UPG.
The first 29A focussed on point defence AD and hence had the best TW ratio , The later model from 29M was more multirole capability higher internal fuel etc , I think the RD-33 engine received thrust upgrade too and life was extended.
All said and done the latest statement from Deputy RuAF chief states Mig-35 Operating cost is 1.5 times lower than modern Sukhoi family
https://hushkit.net/2019/07/20/flying-fighting-in-the-sukhoi-su-30-flanker-a-pilot-interview/
IL-96-500T will transport parts of the missile to the East
https://aviation21.ru/il-96-500t-budet-perevozit-chasti-raket-na-vostochnyj/
LMFS , Thanks.
So the 1st Stage Engine cannot supercruise PAK-FA or do they have some higher Mach number expectation for SC ?
Can anyone translate key points from slides?
The engine of the “first stage” of the AL-41F-1 for the Su-57 fighter launched in serial production
Good Interview with VIAM Chief ……Talks in details about PD-14 Engine
https://rg.ru/2019/04/21/dlia-rossijskih-samoletov-sozdan-dvigatel-novogo-pokoleniia.html
Mi-28NM
https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3612842.html
Looks to me it got DIRCM near tail and under fuselage
You need to add CSTO and CIS country whose defense is dependent on Russian Armed Forces legally/treaty wise
Do you mean MiG-29 and Su-25 in VKS? Where have you seen that?
Why not ? VKS does not have funded LMFS so other than the VTOL there is no other type we know off under work.
Unless VKS plans to completely replace the Mig-29 and Su-25 with a UCAV then this VTOL/STOL will have prospects to replacement for VKS and Navy in Medium weight category in Mig-29 MTOW category
Regarding the STOL /STOVL discussion, let us keep in mind Su-57 is extremely capable as STOL, confirmed by designer and by Sukhoi implemented technology projects addressing high AoA landing modes. So it is not 100% clear to me they refer to STOVL exclusively.
It does but it is a heavy aircraft as heavy as you can get and they would need a medium fighter in Mig-29K class in size weight
I have read about this indeed. They can use the new engines with their older airframes, both Tu-204 and Il-96 where fine planes that can very well cover the domestic needs if properly re-engined.
The Tu-204SM was a significant program for them as it was the first narrow body where they replaced 3 Crew in cockpit with 2 and introduced better engine i.e PS-90A2 and they simply went over to MS-21 program …..I think Tu-204SM has good potential if they replace the PS-90A2 with PD-14 engine may be PD-14M and considering its 100 % Russian components they can sell it to Cuba or Iran which is once again under sanctions to even buy civil types
They need to relook into the option of re-engine Tu-204SM with PD-14 …. this will give the SM atleast 10-12 % fuel saving over PS-90A2 and then re-introduce it for Russian airlines.
There is tremendous scope for Tu-204SM with PD-14 and MS-21 to co-exist
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Not military related, but has anyone commented on that Cairo Aviation Tu-204? They have been in storage for years. Maybe it is being converted to a freighter variant – Russian Post uses several.