quoted off of the http://www.roe.ru
“The idea behind the modernisation consists in providing the MiG-29 fighter with new combat capabilities and a considerable increase in the tactical radius at minimum cost. The resulting effectiveness of the aircraft when employed against aerial targets will grow by 1.8-2.2 times, while that against ground targets will grow 3.5-fold compared with the MiG-29 fighter.
The modernisation programme of the MiG-29 and the MiG-29UB features a modular principle.
Modernisation of the weapons control system. The N019ME radar is replaced by the Zhuk-M radar. The target acquisition range on head-on courses grows to 120 km, while the number of simultaneously engaged targets rises to four.
This makes the MiG-29 a truly multirole fighter, whose combat effectiveness equals that of the F-16C in the striker role, while outplaying the F/A-18C and Mirage 2000-5 in terms of cost-effectiveness.
Modernisation of the cockpit management system. The MiG-29SMT can fit two colour LCD MFDs with push-button and HOTAS controls. The MVK-SUV three-channel quadruple-redundant digital computer is compliant with the MIL-STD-1553B international standard, which means the aircraft can be customised in order to meet specific needs.
Modernisation of the fuel system to increase the tactical radius of the aircraft. The internal fuel store of the MiG-29SMT has grown almost by 1,000 litres due to the use of strap-on tanks. The capacity of the external fuel tank grew by 500 kg. Also, the flight refuelling system can be added to the aircraft.
Reduction of the aircraft operation cycle costs due to the advanced built-in monitoring system, new Karat system and the NASK ground-based monitoring system. One flight hour costs $ 5,500. “
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