MiG-29/ΜiG-35 Fulcrum: News

So this settles wierd debate from the start about 30 or so MiG-35      

Also on Thursday, attending a demonstration flight of the fighter during a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission, President Vladimir Putin clarified that upon the successful completion of state trials, the Aerospace Defense Forces will order their first batch of 30 MiG-35s, and will purchase 140 more in the coming years in order to completely upgrade Russia's fleet of light frontline aviation aircraft.

https://sputniknews.com/military/201701271050083906-mig35-analysis-interview/

Do they have a double luncher rail for missiles in Russia ? Like those we can see on F-15 which can carry 2 AAMRAM. There is space between the engine and the first pylon on mig-35 for 2 (even 3) R-77 instead of 1 which coud bring the total load to 8 R-77 + 2 R-73

Isos wrote:Do they have a double luncher rail for missiles in Russia ? Like those we can see on F-15 which can carry 2 AAMRAM. There is space between the engine and the first pylon on mig-35 for 2 (even 3) R-77 instead of 1 which coud bring the total load to 8 R-77 + 2 R-73

Not to my knowledge. There are few variants of "grape" holders for bombs, but even those are actually very rare in RuaF service.

Isos wrote:Do they have a double luncher rail for missiles in Russia ? Like those we can see on F-15 which can carry 2 AAMRAM. There is space between the engine and the first pylon on mig-35 for 2 (even 3) R-77 instead of 1 which coud bring the total load to 8 R-77 + 2 R-73

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Official presentation of the fighter MiG-35

Today [27 January 2017] in the production complex RAC "MiG" (part of the United Aircraft Corporation) in Lukhovitsy near Moscow hosted an international presentation of the latest modification of the famous light fighter MiG-29 - the MiG-35 aircraft 4++ generation.

1. In the production hall you could see 3 of the MiG-35 in various stages of assembly (So more MiG-35s are under construction?)

2. Externally, the MiG-35 is similar to the MiG-29K/KUB and MiG-29M/M2, but does not have a tail hook and folding wings

3. The basis of the propulsion system of the MiG-35 - RD-33MK engines developed by JSC "Klimov" and made to MMP. VV Chernysheva.

4. Russian VKS Commander VN Bondarev said that after the testing of the MiG-35 will come to replace the MiG-29.



























http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2399425.html

And another photo report, this time from the famous Marina Lystseva:
http://fotografersha.livejournal.com/871861.html

mack8 wrote:And another photo report, this time from the famous Marina Lystseva:
http://fotografersha.livejournal.com/871861.html

this article says that Defence Ministry plans to buy around 170 MiG-35s in total. This number along with the 52 MiG-29SMTs and 23 MiG-29Ks will bring the number of all new MiG-29 variants in RuAF at about 250 aircrafts

I was bewildered by that number myself, seeing how protracted the MiG-35 aquisition was over the last years. I don't speak russian, i have to look it again but i saw an excerpt somewhere and i have the feeling that while they indeed said something about 170 aircraft, perhaps they meant this would be the total number of light fighters, so logically the new MiG-29SMTs count against this total, that still leaving 120 MiG-35, and if the VMF MiG-29Ks are also included, still leaves 100 MiG-35 to be built into the 2020s, a respectable number if they will build this many. Certainly the existing 9.12s and 9.13s still in service in mostly second line badly need replacing as they are hopelessly perimated and even the youngest ones  are almost 30 years old.

Compared to their enemies, that number is Fucking pathetic. They will need hundreds more just to be able to fight off NATO.....

I sometimes wonder if the Russian MoD live in a fantasy land thinking their equipment is so good, that it can handle hundreds of F-35's with a single MiG-35....

What is your uncalled for foul language and off-topic ranting has to do with "MiG-29/35 news"? If you want to discuss Russia vs NATO strategic situation, please do it in the apropriate section elsewhere on this board.

Its in regard to the procurement number of MiG-35 and the need for more. Quite fitting since you guys are talking about procurement number in first place.

mack8 wrote:I was bewildered by that number myself, seeing how protracted the MiG-35 aquisition was over the last years. I don't speak russian, i have to look it again but i saw an excerpt somewhere and i have the feeling that while they indeed said something about 170 aircraft, perhaps they meant this would be the total number of light fighters, so logically the new MiG-29SMTs count against this total, that still leaving 120 MiG-35, and if the VMF MiG-29Ks are also included, still leaves 100 MiG-35 to be built into the 2020s, a respectable number if they will build this many. Certainly the existing 9.12s and 9.13s still in service in mostly second line badly need replacing as they are hopelessly perimated and even the youngest ones  are almost 30 years old.

I don't see any plans for the long term replacement of the Su-25. Perhaps Mig-35's, Su-34 and Mil-28NM's

https://www.rt.com/news/375349-russia-mig-fighter-jet/

Russia has launched flight tests of its latest lightweight fighter, MiG-35. The military aircraft, which has been constructed to be potentially equipped with laser weapons, will in the near future replace previous generation jets in the Russian Air Force.
The new fighter jet by the Mikoyan Aircraft Corporation (MiG) can fly at speeds of over 2,700 km/h (1,700 mph) and reach heights of up to 17,500 meters (57,400 feet). Its strike radius is 1,000 km (620 miles), while it can be in action twice as long as previous generation fighters, as there is an option to replace the second pilot's seat with an extra fuel tank.

"The 3,500 kilometers [2,175 miles] that MiG-35 is able to fly suits us very well," Russian Air Force Commander Viktor Bondarev has said.

According to Bondarev, flight tests of the new fighter are expected to be completed in summer this year, right after which a contract to purchase 30 MiG-35 jets will be concluded between the Mikoyan corporation and the Russian Defense Ministry. "Then in a short while we will replace the whole fleet of lightweight fighters with such jets," he added, saying there are plans to purchase no less than 170 MiG-35 planes.

At the international premiere of the fighter, which took place in the Moscow region on Friday, the head of Russia's Air Force confirmed that the new multifunction military jet will also be deployed in tests of laser weapons right after its flight trials are concluded.


The MiG 35 aviation complex during presentation held at the MiG Russian Aircraft Corporation in Lukhovitsy, Moscow Region. © Ramil SitdikovRussia's latest MiG-35 fighter jet takes to the sky
The president of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation has said that the MiG-35 is designed to use laser guns in the future.

"The fighter is designed especially to carry out military tasks in conflicts of higher intensity, in conditions of high density of air defense," the head of the corporation, Yury Slyusar, said at a meeting in the Kremlin on Thursday. Saying that thanks to its new onboard equipment, which provides for a much lower radar signature, the construction of the MiG-35 "allows the use of both current and future munitions, including laser weapons."

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has congratulated "the designers, engineers, workers and pilots" on the launch of the MiG-35 flight tests, which he called "an important event." During a video conference with the testing site, Putin also expressed hopes that the fighter will not only strengthen the Russian armed forces, but will also be in demand with international buyers.

"Our other aircraft, the MiG-29, is actively used in more than 30 countries, with a good infrastructure and well-trained staff providing for the use of such Russian fighters," the president said.

While the latest Class 4++ MiG-35 jets are being tested, the Mikoyan corporation will start developing new, fifth generation fighters, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has announced. So far, fifth-generation F-22 and F-35 aircraft are only deployed by the US Air Force.

If they manage to keep production rate high and cost low, these will be great ''hole fillers'' for more quiet parts of Russia.

Russian Patriot wrote:https://www.rt.com/news/375349-russia-mig-fighter-jet/

Russia has launched flight tests of its latest lightweight fighter, MiG-35. The military aircraft, which has been constructed to be potentially equipped with laser weapons, will in the near future replace previous generation jets in the Russian Air Force.
The new fighter jet by the Mikoyan Aircraft Corporation (MiG) can fly at speeds of over 2,700 km/h (1,700 mph) and reach heights of up to 17,500 meters (57,400 feet). Its strike radius is 1,000 km (620 miles), while it can be in action twice as long as previous generation fighters, as there is an option to replace the second pilot's seat with an extra fuel tank.

"The 3,500 kilometers [2,175 miles] that MiG-35 is able to fly suits us very well," Russian Air Force Commander Viktor Bondarev has said.

According to Bondarev, flight tests of the new fighter are expected to be completed in summer this year, right after which a contract to purchase 30 MiG-35 jets will be concluded between the Mikoyan corporation and the Russian Defense Ministry. "Then in a short while we will replace the whole fleet of lightweight fighters with such jets," he added, saying there are plans to purchase no less than 170 MiG-35 planes.

At the international premiere of the fighter, which took place in the Moscow region on Friday, the head of Russia's Air Force confirmed that the new multifunction military jet will also be deployed in tests of laser weapons right after its flight trials are concluded.


The MiG 35 aviation complex during presentation held at the MiG Russian Aircraft Corporation in Lukhovitsy, Moscow Region. © Ramil SitdikovRussia's latest MiG-35 fighter jet takes to the sky
The president of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation has said that the MiG-35 is designed to use laser guns in the future.

"The fighter is designed especially to carry out military tasks in conflicts of higher intensity, in conditions of high density of air defense," the head of the corporation, Yury Slyusar, said at a meeting in the Kremlin on Thursday. Saying that thanks to its new onboard equipment, which provides for a much lower radar signature, the construction of the MiG-35 "allows the use of both current and future munitions, including laser weapons."

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has congratulated "the designers, engineers, workers and pilots" on the launch of the MiG-35 flight tests, which he called "an important event." During a video conference with the testing site, Putin also expressed hopes that the fighter will not only strengthen the Russian armed forces, but will also be in demand with international buyers.

"Our other aircraft, the MiG-29, is actively used in more than 30 countries, with a good infrastructure and well-trained staff providing for the use of such Russian fighters," the president said.

While the latest Class 4++ MiG-35 jets are being tested, the Mikoyan corporation will start developing new, fifth generation fighters, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has announced. So far, fifth-generation F-22 and F-35 aircraft are only deployed by the US Air Force.

if this is the case, then that may explain the smaller order numbers. Would make sense too since majority of components for MiG-35 are 5th gen, all they need now is the airframe for it. Buying the jets will subsidize Mikoyan to help build the next MiG aircraft.

Russia is in desperate need of these aircrafts. But they are not cheap. MiG-35 is roughly $30M per aircraft from some figures while Su-35 is roughly $27M per aircraft so technically, this mig isn't cheap.

Guys there are things im not understanding .
First , what is that optical locator about ? Is it an irst ? And what is up with the 15 km range ? Like , they reached 50 before and now 15 ? Idk mabe it works differently or the ranges are for different things , can someone explain?

"Thank God there are no large-scale armed conflicts now, only local, as in Syria. We need such aircraft, which would be able to solve the task," he said.

https://sputniknews.com/military/201701271050065455-russia-su-35-syria/

franco wrote:

mack8 wrote:I was bewildered by that number myself, seeing how protracted the MiG-35 aquisition was over the last years. I don't speak russian, i have to look it again but i saw an excerpt somewhere and i have the feeling that while they indeed said something about 170 aircraft, perhaps they meant this would be the total number of light fighters, so logically the new MiG-29SMTs count against this total, that still leaving 120 MiG-35, and if the VMF MiG-29Ks are also included, still leaves 100 MiG-35 to be built into the 2020s, a respectable number if they will build this many. Certainly the existing 9.12s and 9.13s still in service in mostly second line badly need replacing as they are hopelessly perimated and even the youngest ones  are almost 30 years old.

I don't see any plans for the long term replacement of the Su-25. Perhaps Mig-35's, Su-34 and Mil-28NM's

Didnt they say Su-34 will in next few years get its fully optimised CAS variant.

Militarov wrote:Didnt they say Su-34 will in next few years get its fully optimised CAS variant.

It would be so stupid to do that, like replacing A-10 with F-35.

Isos wrote:

Militarov wrote:Didnt they say Su-34 will in next few years get its fully optimised CAS variant.

It would be so stupid to do that, like replacing A-10 with F-35.

"Having been tested in real-world fighting conditions against Daesh and other militants in Syria in the course of the past year, Vasilescu explained that "one of the conclusions drawn by Russian military experts has been to expand the capabilities of this aircraft for ground attack missions," and "to replace the armored Sukhoi Su-25 [close air support aircraft], whose operational resource is running out."

If the Su-34 is to turn into a genuine close air support aircraft, it will have to be able to confidently enter into the range of portable surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft guns and enemy small arms fire, the analyst noted. "For this reason, the Su-34 will need armor plates to protect the flight deck, engines, fuel tanks and flight control systems. The dome cabin and its front window must also be armored."

Dont shoot the messenger, i just remember i saw it somewhere.

miketheterrible wrote:Compared to their enemies, that number is Fucking pathetic. They will need hundreds more just to be able to fight off NATO.....

I sometimes wonder if the Russian MoD live in a fantasy land thinking their equipment is so good, that it can handle hundreds of F-35's with a single MiG-35....

Umm... Haven't they replaced some of their old Mig-29s with Su-30s? So they are probably going to have more "heavy fighters" than light fighters going forward anyway. They're probably going to have something like 800-1000 fighters (Su-34s and Mig-31s/Mig-41s included) in the future overall + IADS. Russia is obviously not going to build thousands of Mig-35s and the current number of fighters is not going to grow.

It is more likely the long range SAMs are replacement for the interceptor fighters..

Means more SAM require less interceptor.

not sure if already posted a few Mig-35 related articles from Tass.

http://tass.com/defense/927646

http://tass.com/defense/927673

http://tass.com/defense/927632