India decided to extend the life of the MiG-21 to 2020 g

The Indian Ministry of Defense decided to extend the operation of MiG-21 fighters to 2020 g, Sergei Korotkov, the head of RSK MiG, said at the opening of the monument to a single-type aircraft in Obninsk in the ORPT Tekhnologia, reports RIA News.

“We are opening historical a monument to a fighter aircraft, which until recently was in service with more than 50 countries of the world. Today, some countries still operate this aircraft, while India, for example, has decided to operate it until 2020. "- said the head of the corporation.

According to the general director, at the MAKS-2015 air show he "reported to the supreme commander on promising developments of the corporation and received a positive assessment of the president."

According to the agency, "MiG-21 is the most common supersonic combat aircraft in the world, it was produced from 1959 to 1985 year in the USSR, as well as in Czechoslovakia, India and China."

Comments

[RuslanNN]

Good planes. They have not yet exhausted their modernization potential.

[marlin1203]

Well, you have enough ... The 1959 jet fighter did not lose its modernization potential in 2015 ... no one is talking about its modernization, we are talking about extending its resource and service. And the location of the radar station there, in my opinion, is not the most convenient for modernization, but now this is the most important thing. Kalashnikov, by the way, no matter how much you upgrade, you get the same Kalashnikov only with a "body kit". The plane is undoubtedly a legend, but it's time to retire.

[i80186]

Quote: marlin1203

Well, you’re enough ... The 1959 fighter jet did not lose its modernization potential in 2015.

Radar “Spear” provides in the “air-to-air” mode: target detection with range determination; tracking a single target and several targets while maintaining a view of the space; choosing the most dangerous target and attacking several targets; close maneuverable battle. In the air-to-surface mode: mapping the surface with a real antenna beam; card freeze; detection of moving ground targets; range measurement to ground targets.

Key Features:
X frequency range
Antenna: type slotted grating
diameter, mm 500
Target detection range, towards / after, km:
in the air-to-air mode 57/30
on the background of the earth 57/25
The number of simultaneously tracked / fired targets 10/2
The probability of determining a failure by the built-in control system (continuous on call, end-to-end in flight and on the ground), percent. 95
MTBF, h 200
Combat capabilities of the MiG-21-93:
weapons used:
missiles with TGS R60MK, R-73E
missiles "air - ship" X-31A
missiles with a CWG for the oncoming battle at long ranges RVV-AE, R-27R1 (T)
guided bombs MK82, MK83, KAB-500Kr

In terms of combat capabilities, the upgraded MiG-21 aircraft are not inferior to modern fourth-generation fighters. The Indian Air Force in 1998-2005 conducted a deep modernization of 125 MiG-21 fighters.(C)

Such things, yes.

[i80186]

Quote: marlin1203

And the location of the radar there, in my opinion, is not the most convenient for modernization, but now it is the most important thing.

In terms of its main characteristics, the Kopyo radar corresponds to or slightly surpasses the American AN / APG-68 Westinghouse radar installed on General Dynamics F-16C aircraft. The equipment includes an on-board digital computer, a helmet-mounted target designation system, an information display system, a new weapon control system, an inertial heading-reference system, a digital air signal system, a radio-technical short-range navigation system (RSBN), on-board equipment for receiving radio guidance commands for switchgear, new cabin equipment, a system power supply, control and registration.(C)

[vodolaz]

Apparently, the Indian military does not believe that they will soon be able to update their fleet, given the situation with the Rafals.

[avt]

Quote: vodolaz

Apparently, the Indian military does not believe that they will soon be able to update their fleet, given the situation with the Rafals.

Rather, a complete ass with its own development, which was promoted.

[samoletil18]

And you, Avt, there will soon be a warning. I have less than 3 of their sins, but here already.
But I agree with the thought about their own lightweight fighter of their own design, but here the participation of Russian specialists was also reduced due to problems with the ruble exchange rate, which could greatly change the project for the better, and the timing of its appearance in the troops is postponed.

[Same lech]

India decided to extend the life of the MiG-21 to 2020 g

MiG-21 is immortal as well as Kalashnikov.

[smoke break]

This is what the Soviet / Russian quality of weapons means! Straight winged Kalashnikov assault rifle!

[samoletil18]

Quote: smoke break

This is what the Soviet / Russian quality of weapons means! Straight winged Kalashnikov assault rifle!

And where are our MiG-21s? Any mention of this aircraft, like -23, -27, Su-17 ... About the dead in any way (taxied in the 90s). But it is also a reminder of what the hobby for liberalism leads to instead of real liberalism, for there are no genuine liberals in Russia, and building in incompatible development models in your country is a crime leading to decline and ruin, no matter how great the state is.

[wk]

Quote: samoletil18

And where are our MiG-21s?

they say their production in the USSR was so debugged that one plane cost comparable BMP -1 or BMP -2, this was the price-quality ratio ... when the defense industry smelled of left money and other pranks (even before Gorbachev) began to slip and not only in terms of price-quality .... systemic problems in the defense industry began in the late seventies.

[samoletil18]

These problems would be for the modern defense industry, you see, and again ahead of the rest!

[svp67]

Failures in the design of its light fighter and the contract with France to launch the production of Rafale leaves India no chance of a different decision. Worse, they don't want to take our MiG35

[dyksi]

Not everything is lost yet, India does not abandon its intentions to hold another tender for a light (medium) fighter, it needs a go-ahead and support from the leadership, so the Thirtieth Drying made its way, which we didn’t even have in service yet. In this case, MiGar’s chances will be very large, because the fighter with AFAR and with very high characteristics for 45-50 million is no longer in the world, and as a fighter, it surpasses everyone. If the president approved the future development of the MiG design bureau (as it is written in the article), then everything is not so bad. There is no alternative to a cheaper and more massive light (medium) one like the MiG-35 (MiG-29M / M2). Hindus also understand this.

[engineer74]

It’s a good airplane and it has long been earned by retirement, but the Indians, it seems, have gathered to exploit it forever, Sadulis!
I wonder if the extension of the service life has something to do with the Rafali contract?

[DMoroz]

Although the third generation, but the potential was enormous ...

[samoletil18]

Quote: DMoroz

Although the third generation, but the potential was enormous ...

Second.

[Manul]

Quote: samoletil18

Second.

Plus, by mistake. Still, the third.

[samoletil18]

Quote: Manul

Quote: samoletil18

Second.

Plus, by mistake. Still, the third.

Then I "plus on error" for you too. For some, these are generations 4 and 5. Note that the fourth generation does not let its aircraft go into the fifth: 4 ++, but no one will say: the fourth generation is ... and the later models of the MiG-23, for example.
Although the generational division is conditional, which includes the totality of the properties of fighters, it’s closer to me in terms of concept and time of the appearance of the fighter.

[Manul]

Quote: samoletil18

Then I "plus on error" for you too. For some, these are generations 4 and 5. Note that the fourth generation does not let its aircraft go into the fifth: 4 ++, but no one will say: the fourth generation is ... and the later models of the MiG-23, for example.
Although the generational division is conditional, which includes the totality of the properties of fighters, it’s closer to me in terms of concept and time of the appearance of the fighter.

Then it’s interesting to know your understanding of generations. Since I’m ready to Mig-21 and refer to the 4th generation.

[Zomanus]

Well, apparently India does not expect that it will have to wage war against a powerful enemy. Therefore, even if they drive on the Toucan.

[Mountain shooter]

Aw, what a plane. With the updated avionics, it’s quite a fighter. What potential was laid in it during development. He is soon 60! But this is a supersonic fighter, not a passenger maize.

[Strashila]

Passenger maize is also in service ... and more, and no replacement is expected.
If a successful solution scheme and it performs the assigned tasks ... for what to pay more.

[Anchonsha]

I am proud of the Soviet, and now the Russian military-industrial complex. Such weapons were created in the middle of the last century and continue to serve even now, having undergone some modernization.

[kil 31]

Pakistan Air Force F-7PG production of the PRC, the PRC is full of such. Well, right, against these just right. Hindus look at which fleet the enemy has and oppose him without bothering.

[pts-m]

not for nothing that people say ... habit is the best tradition of the common people ... the main thing is not to lose skill.

[Corsair0304]

Why niht? Working machines: both novice pilots can easily be put on the wing and the closest neighbors are energized or in an uncomfortable state, nevertheless, an airplane is an airplane.
Well, the Indians are also arming themselves with modern devices, so not to say that they are listed somewhere behind them.

[Homo]

There is a good proverb - The best enemy of the good! So in this case (against Pakistani aviation) it is just right!

[Landwarrior]

Damn, here they pull, pull with these 21 ... And then they will fight and claim.
We would have bought something fresher there from the Russian defense industry

[dudinets]

taking into account the kind of aircraft that the potential adversaries of India possess, the MIG 21 is quite an adequate weapon. It gives pride the strength of this aircraft and its modernization potential.

[Simon]

Airplane fighter and long-liver! The pride and glory of Russia comes from the Union!

[Alexander 3]

MEN, FLYING BRICK BRICK AND STAY. DO NOT PRESENT THE THOUGHT THAT THEY WILL HERE TO FLY. DO NOT EVERYONE. AND THE PILOTS WILL NOT BE DISAPPEARED ONE BY THE STATE. 21.

[tomsk]

you’re a shitty general if you can easily write off our aviation like that! from the admin, so I would demolish you to an ordinary. you are more alarmist. you speak from the words of a friend ... or maybe he is the same as you. that our 25th stole in Japan. apparently the service is not very advanced because of its capabilities. Here envy and selfishness gnaw you. I myself served in the regiment of them. the hero of the Soviet Union, Viktor Talalikhin, and there, in addition to the 31st mohs, were also armed for the first time. and no one spoke badly of them. the whole west was afraid of these interceptors!

[Alexander 3]

I ALSO THE SAME PILOT, I ONLY FLYED AT OTHER TYPES, AND PERSONALLY I WILL EXPLAIN THAT THIS PLANE VERY BAD AERODYNAMIC QUALITY, SO IT IS SUSPENDING VIEROUS.

[roskot]

India has signed a contract to supply a large batch of helicopters. There is not enough money for planes. That’s the whole story.

[Gouging]

It’s time to let the old man retire. 21 of his served in full.

[tomsk]

and you’re definitely a gouge major! and how did you get such a rank? !!! you just can’t jump above the corporal!

[tomsk]

our twigs and hollowed intelligence Americans and mirages of the French and Israelis. still some western states write from them at their sight. so do not write them off!

[iouris]

There is one reason - there is no money in the budget. Already one senior officer has filed a lawsuit: he does not like the worn-out match.

[tomsk]

how is it not ?! every month is a teaching! where does this senior officer serve, what is his rank and what is subordinate to him? apparently blocked access to immense grabbing and the Gorbachev-Yeltsin feeding trough closed ... poor fellow !!!

[edeligor]

The legendary MiG-21! I love this plane! The Indians surprised, for the good!

[Bosk]

Well, here the reason is clear, because the main alleged enemy of India is Pakistan and there is a fleet of aircraft ... well, in a word, the MIG-21 is still a warrior in the field (sky) ...

[Zaurbek]

in 1993, they showed the Israeli modernization of the Mig 21 and the Russian, which interestingly ended the case. The Russians said that the modernized 21st goes to the F-16 level.

[strannik1985]

Russian-Indian modernization is discussed in this article; this is Mig-21 Bison. The Romanian-Israeli (Mig 21-2000) stalled, as the customer (Romania) bought the F-16A (they promised a different version, the planes were stored somewhere in the desert, like a pair of engines caught fire in flight).

[Zaurbek]

The Israeli version did not allow the use of medium-range missiles. But BREO was more developed. Advertised still modern. Mig 23 even with engine replacement.

[Izotovp]

Indians are doing everything right. 21 while the sky will be held and you can slowly decide on the competition for light / medium and the development of a new 5th generation fighter.

[Old26]

The car is certainly unique. But whether we want it or not, time takes its toll. Another 5 years, of course, he flies, but his potential is becoming less and less.

[evge-malyshev]

Nice to read such news.