MiG Corporation revealed the characteristics of the latest MiG-35 fighter
As stated in a common press release, the MiG-35 fighter is designed in two versions - the MiG-35 (single) and the MiG-35D (double). The fighter is based on 5 generation fighter technology and is designed to destroy air targets, as well as destroy ground targets at any time and under any weather conditions. Installed avionics and high precision weapon allow to solve the tasks of gaining superiority in the air in the fight against fourth and fifth generation fighters, intercepting air targets, striking ground targets without entering the air defense zone, conducting reconnaissance and control aviation in groups.
The MiG-35 is equipped with new engines with increased traction, is equipped with a refueling system in the air and is capable of acting as a tanker.
The maximum take-off weight of the fighter is 24 500 kg, the maximum load is 6,5 tons. Speed - 2100 km / h, maximum traction - 18000 kgf. The practical ceiling is declared in 16 thousand meters, flight range - 3 thousand kilometers. It has nine points of external suspension and an integrated 30-mm cannon; the armament includes air-to-air missiles of various ranges, air-to-surface missiles, adjustable bombs, unguided missiles and bombs of caliber up to 500 kg.
Among the advantages of the aircraft, the corporation names reduced radar visibility, fourfold redundancy of all control channels, new avionics, radar with AFAR, an optical radar station and a helmet-mounted target designation and indication system, a new cabin with a high level of information and automation.
Earlier, MiG Corporation signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for the supply of six MiG-35 fighters, all of which will be delivered before the end of this year.
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