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Development of the MiG-29 Fulcrum with larger wings, canards, and upgraded cockpit, and thrust vectoring. The engines have been moved backwards to make more room for fuel in the fuselage. Make its first flight in February 1997.
The Mikoyan MiG-35 (NATO reporting name Fulcrum F) is the production version of the latest MiG-29 with the proven thrust vectoring engine that uses fly-by-wire technology. The aircraft uses the airframe of the MiG-29M1 and was formerly known as the MiG-29OVT (MiG-29M2 and MiG-29MRCA refer to the twin seater development). This latest fighter is more agile and has an increased range of more than 2,100 kilometres. It also features improved avionics, vast improvements in weapon systems, HOTAS systems, wide range of weapons of air to air and air to ground, as well as a variety of defensive and offensive avionics suite. It is no longer tied to the GCI system and would be able to conduct operations independently. It has eight weapon pylons and is able to refuel as well as carry three external fuel tanks. The aircraft is being marketed under the designation MiG-35 for potential export. Russia is promoting the aircraft to various countries like Syria, Libya, Iran, Algeria, Sudan, India, Brazil, Peru, to name a few. Malaysia is evaluating the type to add to its existing MiG-29B-12 Fulcrums and to the new Su-30MKM Flankers, to be delivered in 2006.
Type: MiG-35 / MiG-29OVT
Function: fighter
Crew: 1
Engines: 2 * 81.4kN Klimov RD-133
Wing Span: 12.00 m
Length: 17.40 m
Height: 4.70 m
Max.Weight: 24000 kg
Speed: 2400 km/h
Ceiling: 17000 m
Range: 4000 km
Armament: 1*g30 mm 5000kg
