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The first modernized in India MiG-29UPG began scheduled flights
Indian specialists have successfully mastered the technology modernization of MiG-29 variant of the MiG-29UPG
This was reported by Interfax-AVN Director General of the Russian Aircraft Corporation "MiG" Sergey Korotkov.
"The first MiG-29UPG, modernized hands of Indian professionals already soared into the sky. His flight took place in February of this year, "- said S.Korotkov. It is reported that the first batch of MiG-29 fighters, which are upgrading in India, consists of four machines. S.Korotkov recalled that, according to the signed contract, the first six MiG-29 were modernized in Russia, and the rest will be upgraded in India.
"We supply technology kits for upgrading, modernization itself is carried out on the territory of India", - said S.Korotkov. According to him, experts Corporation "MiG" provided with the necessary advice and technical assistance to Indian partners.
Earlier it was reported that the MiG-29 equipped with a modern complex avionics, unified with the same set of naval MiG-29K fighters to the Indian Navy. According to experts, the proposed modernization of the Indian Air Force MiG-29 variant of the MiG-29UPG is optimal in terms of "cost-effectiveness". On the upgraded aircraft is established, in particular, new avionics, radar modern family "Beetle" development "Fazotron-NIIR".
Modernization significantly expands the range of problems solved MiG-29. Currently, they are intended primarily to intercept aerial targets and air superiority. The upgraded aircraft, along with the expansion of opportunities for combating air targets, acquire the ability to attack ground (surface) movable and fixed targets with precision weapons at any time and any weather conditions.
The contract provides for repairs and tuning of aircraft in order to extend the service life of up to 3500 flight hours and service life of 40 years. Development of RAC "MiG", a proven track record of modernization in a number of countries, can significantly extend the life of the MiG-29.
Contract to upgrade 62 MiG-29 fighters of the Indian Air Force, including eight combat-capable MiG-29UB was signed in March 2008. Its value, according to unofficial data, about $ 1 billion. The first flight of the upgraded MiG-29UPG held on 4 February 2011 at the airfield Gromov Flight Research Institute named.
Первый модернизированный в Индии МиГ-29UPG начал плановые полеты | Еженедельник «Военно-промышленный курьер»
Indian specialists have successfully mastered the technology modernization of MiG-29 variant of the MiG-29UPG
This was reported by Interfax-AVN Director General of the Russian Aircraft Corporation "MiG" Sergey Korotkov.
"The first MiG-29UPG, modernized hands of Indian professionals already soared into the sky. His flight took place in February of this year, "- said S.Korotkov. It is reported that the first batch of MiG-29 fighters, which are upgrading in India, consists of four machines. S.Korotkov recalled that, according to the signed contract, the first six MiG-29 were modernized in Russia, and the rest will be upgraded in India.
"We supply technology kits for upgrading, modernization itself is carried out on the territory of India", - said S.Korotkov. According to him, experts Corporation "MiG" provided with the necessary advice and technical assistance to Indian partners.
Earlier it was reported that the MiG-29 equipped with a modern complex avionics, unified with the same set of naval MiG-29K fighters to the Indian Navy. According to experts, the proposed modernization of the Indian Air Force MiG-29 variant of the MiG-29UPG is optimal in terms of "cost-effectiveness". On the upgraded aircraft is established, in particular, new avionics, radar modern family "Beetle" development "Fazotron-NIIR".
Modernization significantly expands the range of problems solved MiG-29. Currently, they are intended primarily to intercept aerial targets and air superiority. The upgraded aircraft, along with the expansion of opportunities for combating air targets, acquire the ability to attack ground (surface) movable and fixed targets with precision weapons at any time and any weather conditions.
The contract provides for repairs and tuning of aircraft in order to extend the service life of up to 3500 flight hours and service life of 40 years. Development of RAC "MiG", a proven track record of modernization in a number of countries, can significantly extend the life of the MiG-29.
Contract to upgrade 62 MiG-29 fighters of the Indian Air Force, including eight combat-capable MiG-29UB was signed in March 2008. Its value, according to unofficial data, about $ 1 billion. The first flight of the upgraded MiG-29UPG held on 4 February 2011 at the airfield Gromov Flight Research Institute named.
Первый модернизированный в Индии МиГ-29UPG начал плановые полеты | Еженедельник «Военно-промышленный курьер»
