The most important early derivative was the dual role single seat Su-27M strike fighter, frequently labelled as the Su-35. Initiated in 1982, the baseline Su-35 best compares to the F-15C in basic capabilities. It was to be the initial platform for the then new Vympel R-77 AMRAAM-ski active radar guided AAM.
F-14 is the largest carrier fighter ever to be used. Fun fact, the Mig21 right out of the factory is as big as the F14, but the cold causes some unflattering shrinkage. There is nothing Swiss about either of them. Most of things are smaller than an f14. It was monstrous big. The f14, much like the f4, is a fat bitch.One of the lessons from Mig 1.44’s failure was Russian economy being unable to afford designing a new LO airframe from scratch. You can see that all Russian aircraft designs post Cold War that saw daylight are mere modification of an existing airframe (Su-30, Su-35 and Mig-29K, Mig-35 being derivate of Su-27 and Mig-29). ‘The Su-57 program
To the Flanker’s immediate right, we see an early model Soviet Air Force Mikoyan MiG-29 A that is absolutely dwarfed by the big Su-27. The MiG-29 measures some 57 feet long and nearly 16 feet
Indian Air Force is in the process to acquire more Su-30MKIs and MiG-29 fighter jets from Russia. Earlier, Moscow responded to India’s MMRCA tender and pitched its MiG-35 fighter jets after receiving great appreciation for Mig-29 jets by the Indian military. Avoiding Confrontations! Why Indian Navy Has Been ‘Shying Away’ From Using Its Aircraft Carriers […]
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