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Chindits: Russia Begins Supply Of Upgraded МиГ-29 To IAF
Russia Begins Supply Of Upgraded ÐœiG-29 To IAF
JSC Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (part of the United Aircraft Corporation) began to supply upgraded MiG-29 fighters to the Indian Air Force. The first three aircraft are delivered to India by An-124 transport aircraft.
Modernization significantly extends the range of tasks performed by MiG-29. The upgraded aircraft, along withincreased capability to fight air targets, acquire the ability to strike ground (surface) moving and stationary targets with precision weapons by day and night and in any weatherconditions.
The maiden flight of the upgraded MiG-29UPG took place on February 4, 2011 atthe airdrome of the Flight Research Institute named after M.M. Gromov.
The contract provides repairand modification of aircraft for the purpose of extendingthe life up to 3,500 flight hours and service life - up to 40 years.
Developments of the RAC MiGcan significantly extend the life cycle of MiG-29, which was proven by the experience of modernization in a number of countries.
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Russia Begins Supply Of Upgraded ÐœiG-29 To IAF
JSC Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (part of the United Aircraft Corporation) began to supply upgraded MiG-29 fighters to the Indian Air Force. The first three aircraft are delivered to India by An-124 transport aircraft.
Modernization significantly extends the range of tasks performed by MiG-29. The upgraded aircraft, along withincreased capability to fight air targets, acquire the ability to strike ground (surface) moving and stationary targets with precision weapons by day and night and in any weatherconditions.
The maiden flight of the upgraded MiG-29UPG took place on February 4, 2011 atthe airdrome of the Flight Research Institute named after M.M. Gromov.
The contract provides repairand modification of aircraft for the purpose of extendingthe life up to 3,500 flight hours and service life - up to 40 years.
Developments of the RAC MiGcan significantly extend the life cycle of MiG-29, which was proven by the experience of modernization in a number of countries.
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