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Russia readies new MiG-35 fighter jet

Russia’s newest fighter jet, the MiG-35, which has been in development for over a decade, is expected to be showcased at the MAKS Air Show outside Moscow as engineers finalize testing on the aircraft

MIG-35 FULCRUM-F: Upgraded version of MiG-29. First deliveries due 2019

Airframe: Larger wings and tailplanes. Internal fuel boosted by 1.5 times

Cockpit: Digital fly-by-wire controls, helmet-mounted sight

Radar: First Russian fighter jet with AESA*

Engines: 2 x Klimov RD-33 turbofans – 12 percent more power than previous models. Optional thrust vectoring

Armament: 30mm cannon, 7,000kg payload. Optical / laser targeting pod for precision attack

Maximum takeoff weight 29,700kg
Engine thrust 176kN
Speed Mach 1.94 (2,400km/h)
Range 2,000km

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

Eurofighter Typhoon: Multi-role jet
Maximum takeoff weight 23,500kg
Engine thrust 180kN
Speed Mach 2.0 (2,500km/h)
Range 1,390km
Armament 27mm cannon, 7,500kg payload

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II U.S. stealth fighter
Maximum takeoff weight 31,800kg
Engine thrust 191kN
Speed Mach 1.6 (1,900km/h)
Range 2,220km
Armament 25mm cannon, 8,160kg payload

*Active electronically scanned array. Radar system produces signal emissions across
wide range of frequencies, making detection and jamming more difficult

Sources: Airforce Technology, Aviation Week, U.S. Air Force 
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