"The state of the Russian MiG-29 does not allow them to intercept NATO aircraft": Polish press on a possible replacement for MiG-35 fighters
The MiG-35 fighter is completing state tests. After their completion, the developer hopes to obtain permission to start serial production of aircraft for the needs of the Russian Ministry of Defense, which announced its intention to acquire 24 units by 2027.
- indicated in Defense24.
As explained, the Russian Aerospace Forces are currently armed with 267 MiG-29s, plus 22 shipborne vehicles.
- noted in the Polish press.
The publication claims that 2008 was a fatal year for the Russian MiG-29: at the end of the year, a series of disasters followed, after which a fleet of several hundred vehicles was completely on the ground. As indicated in the publication, during the "debriefing" it turned out that 70% of the MiG-29 have technical problems due to age and improper operation. In February 2009, flights were resumed, but many of the aircraft were decommissioned.
Since then, work has been carried out on the modernization and overhaul of these aircraft. In total, 16 new MiG-29SMTs were purchased, the fleet of which was replenished with 35 MiG-29SMT / UBTs due to a thwarted deal with Algeria.
- noted in Defense24, pointing out that the state of the Russian Mi-29s does not allow them to meet NATO aircraft and participate in their interceptions.
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