IAF's MiG 27 fighters back in the sky

[sudhir007]

IAF's MiG 27 fighters back in the sky :: Brahmand.com

NEW DELHI (PTI): The MiG 27 fighters, which were grounded in February after a crash, have resumed operational flights following clearance by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

“The aircraft were cleared for flying operations after certain checks were carried out on the engines of the aircraft by us and the original equipment manufacturers from Russia,” IAF sources told PTI here.

The IAF had to ground its fleet of MiG 27s for around four months following a crash near Hashimara in West Bengal on February 16 in which an ace fighter pilot was killed.

After the crash, over 100 single-seater variants of the fleet were grounded due to problems in the R-29 engines of the aircraft.

The two-seater trainer variants of the aircraft remained operational as they are equipped with different engines than in the single-seater variant.

The IAF operates eight squadrons of these Russian-origin swing-wing aircraft for both air-to-air and ground attacks.

After the crash in February, the IAF had ordered an investigation to look in the causes behind the mishap and the preliminary findings suggested that it could have taken place due to failure of “low pressure turbine blades” in the engine.

The aircraft were inducted into the IAF in the 1980s and are likely to be gradually replaced by the 126 multirole combat aircraft.

 

[Donatello]

Everytime a Sukhoi 30 or a MIG crashes the IAF grounds the planes. Like when are you actually gonna get reliable planes that are available more than 99% of the time in service. Retire these soviet era planes. I think the only planes that worked well were the Western Mirage 2000. But then again, Its IAF.

 

[Justin Joseph]

Everytime a Sukhoi 30 or a MIG crashes the IAF grounds the planes. Like when are you actually gonna get reliable planes that are available more than 99% of the time in service. Retire these soviet era planes. I think the only planes that worked well were the Western Mirage 2000. But then again, Its IAF.

every time Sukhoi crashes?????????



You are high on drugs plz take rehab its dangerous.

 

[Kinetic]

HAL has upgraded most of the Mig-27. Now they got advanced navigation, autopilot, self defence suite etc. They can serve better in IAF.

 

[Imran Khan]

every time Sukhoi crashes?????????



You are high on drugs plz take rehab its dangerous.

2 times its happen sir

 

[SpArK]

The MiG-27 Upgrade

Equipping some eight operational squadrons (Nos. 2, 9, 10, 18, 22, 29, 51, 222) and one training establishment (TACDE), the MiG-27ML forms the backbone of the Indian Air Force’s strike fleet. The IAF’s MiG-27 fleet is also relatively young, with the oldest airframe at 16 years and the youngest at 4. These two factors have ensured that upgrading the MiG-27 is high on the IAF’s list of priorities. The bulk of the equipment and avionics fitted on the MiG-27 were developed in the 1970s and requires replacement. The IAF’s upgrade program aims to keep the type in frontline service till 2020. Unlike the IAF’s MiG-21 upgrade program, the MiG-27 upgrade will primarily be an in-country affair, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Nasik Division acting as the primary contractor. To this end HAL is expanded the Design Department at the Nasik Division into a full-fledged Bureau, re-designated as the Aircraft Upgrade Research and Design Centre (AURDC), in 1996. AURDC is heavily involved in the re-design and structural modifications of the aircraft as part of the upgrade. It is believed that the first aircraft have already been taken in hand for re-building and upgradation. The IAF has recently earmarked some US$ 200 million for the upgrade of 50 aircraft for this financial year. It is expected that at least 140 of the 180 aircraft will be upgraded as part of this program.




Update parameters for the MiG-27 are as follows:

Performance improvement for multi-mission tasks including accurate ground attacks and Stand off precision attacks, offensive air support and suppression of ground air defenses
Installation of modern flexible system architecture to reduce pilot's workload and thus increase efficiency through better man-machine interface.
Modern weapon integration to enhance mission capability
Enhancement of mission reliability.
Fitment of a sophisticated EW suite to enhance survivability in hostile electronic environment, enhancement of the pilot's comfort and efficiency through improvement in cockpit air-conditioning;
Increase in aircraft range with in-flight refueling
Finally reduction in the maintenance requirements.
The capabilities of the aircraft are being enhanced by the incorporation of modern avionics systems consisting primarily of two Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) Mission and Display Processor (MDP), Sextant Ring Laser Gyros (RLG INSI), combined GPS/GLANOSS navigation, HUD with UFCP, Digital Map Generator (DMG), jam-resistant Secured Communication, stand-by UHF communication, data link and a comprehensive Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite. A mission planning and retrieval facility, VTR and HUD Camera will also be fitted. The aircraft will retain stand-by (conventional) instrumentation, including artificial horizon, altimeter and airspeed indicator, to cater for the failure of HUD and the MFDs.



Litening LDP

The installation of a new Radar Warning System together with automated flare and chaff dispensers will bring the MiG-27s up to modified MiG-23BN standards as far as countermeasures are concerned. Sensor updates include Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR), Laser Designation Pod (LDP), L-Band Homer and Reconnaissance Pods. It is believed that the Israeli Litening pod has been selected as to fit the FLIR/LDP requirements. The system is already in use with the IAF and was combat proven during the Kargil war of 1999. Indeed the decision to go for a podded system rather than an integral one was dictated by the flexibility that such systems offer. The British Vinten VICON 18 Srs 601GP(-1) 241 kg (531 lb) long-range (450 mm lens) optical pod has been selected as the standard recce pod and has already entered IAF service. The MiG-27s are also being endowed with radar capability. To this end, it is believed that trials with the Russian Komar pod mounted radar have already begun. The Komar is a light weight version of the multi-mode Super Kopyo being installed on Indian MiG-21s as part of the its upgrade program. The installation of the radar would give the MiG-27s anti-ship and some air-to-air capability. Other foreign equipment that form part of the upgrade include Data Link systems and Night Vision Goggles (NVG).

HAL (Hyderabad Division) systems being considered are Secured Communication System INCOM-1210A, radio altimeter RAM-1701A, 1FF- 1410A and stand-by UHF Communication System COM-1150A, Besides the existing conventional weapons, new weapons such as 1000 lb laser guided bombs. For improvement in cockpit air-conditioning, a new turbo cooler will be installed. The system developed by HAL (Lucknow Division) is capable of handling an additional mass flow of 250 kg/hr which would reduce the cockpit temperature by some 7°C. Indications are that the existing Weapon Control System has been retained, but a new weapon interface box has been developed for the integration of new weapons. For in-flight refueling, a non-retractable in-flight refueling probe is being installed. The whole process will necessitate modifications to the structure, plus aircraft fuel and gauging systems. Alongside, an oxygen storage facility (now limited to supply for about two hours) will be increased by providing additional cylinders. The aircraft’s systems will be mated with the next generation of PGMs now entering IAF service.

The upgraded aircraft will offer the IAF strike force greater flexibility and keep the MiG-27 force viable well into the first quarter of the 21st Century.

 

[SpArK]

self delete

 

[desiman]

YouTube - SU-27 jets doing the "Pugachev's Cobra"

the video is of a su-27 and the article is talking about the MIG27, different jets bro.

 

[SpArK]

the video is of a su-27 and the article is talking about the MIG27, different jets bro.

Ooopssss.. my bad.... will delete it...

 

[sancho]

2 times its happen sir

In 12 years of service in IAF, PAF lost more F16 in the same timeframe!
Also grounding is only a safety measure, the the reason for the crash was found out, that doesn't mean that these fighters can't be used and that is a normal procedure all over the world!
The only real low quality fighters we have at the moment are the Mig 21s and we are happy that most of them will be phased out in the next 2 years.

 

[balck soul]

 

[flanker143]

In 12 years of service in IAF, PAF lost more F16 in the same timeframe!
Also grounding is only a safety measure, the the reason for the crash was found out, that doesn't mean that these fighters can't be used and that is a normal procedure all over the world!
The only real low quality fighters we have at the moment are the Mig 21s and we are happy that most of them will be phased out in the next 2 years.

itz the best time su 30mki gets mlu .......

12yrs of service...
i think those where the earlier m and mk version... mki came later !!!

and the m and mk were updated to mki .... dats what i know .....

u tell ....

 

[Imran Khan]

In 12 years of service in IAF, PAF lost more F16 in the same timeframe!
Also grounding is only a safety measure, the the reason for the crash was found out, that doesn't mean that these fighters can't be used and that is a normal procedure all over the world!
The only real low quality fighters we have at the moment are the Mig 21s and we are happy that most of them will be phased out in the next 2 years.

yaar tum logo ka dimagh sirf PAF per atka hai

were the hell is topic abut f-16 or paf here i just inform you fact and your indian made brain can't write a single line with out hate troll drail damn

i hate this mentalty.

 

[xMustiiej70]

It is a fact that pakistnai pilots have more exprience and more flight hours then indian pilots right?

 

[kashith]

It is a fact that pakistnai pilots have more exprience and more flight hours then indian pilots right?

No buddy..during 90s the flight hours for PAF were badly hit...only recently the hours have gone up.