Egypt converted the MiG-29M / M2 received from Russia into tankers

Egyptian Air Force MiG-29 with a released fuel rod

MiG-29M / M2 fighters purchased by Egypt in Russia can be used as tankers since they were delivered together with the corresponding equipment. This was reported by TASS with reference to a source in the military-industrial complex.

Egypt, along with MiG-29M / M2 fighters, received PAZ-MK refueling suspension units, which enables fighters to fulfill the functions of tanker aircraft

- the agency leads the words of the source.

According to the publication, at a recent exercise by the Egyptian Air Force, MiG-29 fighters acted as tankers, refueling Dassault Rafale fighters. During the maneuvers, refueling of two Egyptian French Air Force fighters was worked out. The number of delivered PAZ-MK sets is not reported.

According to the data provided by Jane's, the Egyptian Air Force did not previously have any air tankers, so the radius of the Egyptian aviation outside the country was severely limited. The use of the MiG-29 as a tanker will significantly expand the radius of the country's air force.

Recall that the contract for the supply to Egypt of a total of 52 MiG-29M / M2 fighters was signed by Rosoboronexport in May 2015. Deliveries began in 2018.

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[Yrec]

Preparing to strike the Ethiopian dam under construction.

[knn54]

Yuri, most likely by the forces of the PNS in Libya .. The plane has been in service for 40 years, which is worthy of respect.

[Lesorub]

Quote: knn54

Recall that the contract for the supply to Egypt of a total of 52 MiG-29M / M2 fighters was signed by Rosoboronexport in May 2015. Deliveries began in 2018.

As far as I understand, MiGs deliver them new ones, I hope from the assembly line.

Recall that the contract for the supply to Egypt of a total of 52 MiG-29M / M2 fighters was signed by Rosoboronexport in May 2015. Deliveries began in 2018.

[Losharik]

Recall that the contract for the supply of a total of 52 MiG-29M / M2 fighters to Egypt was signed by Rosoboronexport in May 2015.

I hope Russia was paid, or again they pay vows of friendship?

[kjhg]

Quote: Losharik

I hope Russia paid or again paid vows of friendship

This contract was paid by Saudi Arabia. Policy.

[Losharik]

Quote: kjhg

Quote: Losharik

I hope Russia paid or again paid vows of friendship

This contract was paid by Saudi Arabia. Policy.

It’s clear that nothing is clear ..
Well, let them fly bye ..

[pavelty]

Do not carry nonsense, an export contract through Rosoboronexport, paid in foreign currency by the country's Ministry of Finance

[maxim1987]

Interestingly, new ones are riveted or upgraded from storage? Maybe our NAZ "Sokol"

[Hermann]

This is MIG-29M2, they are new, there the glider there is in my opinion the same as on the MIG-35.

[rocket757]

It is possible and so ... there is a specific goal, there is a solution to the problem.

[Monar]

And what is the conversion? Hang container and tanks?

[bober1982]

Quote: Monar

Hang container and tanks?

Yes, if you do not suspend - then this is not a tanker.

[Monar]

This is clear. But the plane itself remained the same as it was.

[bober1982]

Quote: Monar

But the plane itself remained the same as it was

Yes, of course the same.

[Orkraider]

Judging by the photo, at least 13 cars were delivered. More than 15 are written on the wiki.
PAZ-MK only in two MiGs. It’s logical that you only had two sides to refuel

[Orkraider]

Beautiful photos from reporters turned out:

[donavi49]

acted as tankers, refueling Dassault Rafale fighters

Like Rafali flooded each other.

Although, in theory, the systems are compatible and MiG can fill Rafal, and Rafal MiG.

[Tuzik]

Not enough money for the IL-78? )

[Nikolay Balashov]

And the MiG-29, if anything can quickly be scuttled, in the sense of fading, but the IL-78 is not ....

[Kaw]

MiG-29M2 - is this, as I understand it, the same MiG-35?

[75 Sergey]

Do they need it?