Hello there! Su-30SM bort 55
http://russianplanes.net/id116163

MiG-29M2 747.
http://russianplanes.net/id116162
Quite bummed to hear about the MiG-35 delay, would that mean that all those under construction at MiG have already found a home? Interesting the pricetag, just 30 million each! I guess by 2016 the AESA will be fully developed, so probably the order for RuAF will be equipped as such ( barring something happening meaenwhile)
On the other hand, perhaps some RuAF MiG-29s ( low hours S and 9.13 i presume- any idea what is the breakdown of the S/9.13/9.12/UB fleet?) will finally be upgraded to SMT standard? At least that will keep MiG busy.

Actually, another thing regarding T-50s multiple AESA arrays, IF they have integrated an EA feature into the system, then at least the front coverage is more or less OVER 180 degrees, as opposed to something like max 60-70 degrees like a fixed front array as in F-22 and F-35 f.e.
So then, if they have an ALR-94 class system with receivers in say wingtips ( apparently there’s dielectric paneling there) and particularly the tailcone to “sniff” any ****** trying to sneak around or behind, then the T-50 pilot needs only to turn his side array toward the opponent, and “blind” him ( even if only temporarely) with an EA attack or fire a missile, from 90 degrees relative to the opponent, which gets me back to something i’ve asked long ago and don’t think i’ve received a clear answer: are the AESA radars still susceptible to Doppler notch ?
Oh and, could it be possible to actually integrate ALR-94 class “sniffing” modules within the AESA arrays?

Great find Flateric. So there will be indeed 5 arrays on T-50, the front aspect N-036, the two cheek arrays and two in the wing leading edge ( in the recent T-50 documentary, they were showing anechoic chamber testing of those wing arrays). Any idea or rumour of what will be installed in the tail cone, would they go for a tail array for pretty much 360 degrees coverage, or perhaps a passive ESM system (ALR-94 class?) to “sniff” if anything gets behind the T-50 ?

Thanks for your insight and links Fariz, interesting reads.

Oh yes, i completely forgot about that. Thanks alot! Question is where are the SMTs coming from, are there STILL some legacy airframes left at MiG, or are they going to be upgrades of VVS birds or what ?

On another note, what is this ? As in, is it a NEW MiG-29M2/35 airframe? There is a photo of the bortless MiG from aug. 12, still showing “MiG-35” titles under the canopy. Did they had time to repaint it and add the bort number (747)?
http://russianplanes.net/id116029

Yeah i recall about the modified 9-53, but what Pogo (you mean Pogosyan right) said and when, i must have missed that? Thanks.

So what is the story of this 9.19 SMT? What is the purpose of the mods, especially electronics and CMDS?
http://russianplanes.net/id115888

I’m also curious what is the purpose of those 3 cutouts (or vents ?) on the sliding canopy aft of the transparency.