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MiG-35's new version is said to be Russia's most advanced and lethal 4++ generation fighter jet – and India it seems has expressed interest in it. MiG Aircraft Corporation's chief executive Ilya Tarasenko has reportedly said that the company is promoting the aircraft in India and that that latter has expressed interest in it. The new warplane is an upgraded version of the MiG-29 and has been in the works for several years now. The manufacturer claims that the Mig-35 can beat US's latest and most expensive fighter jet, the F-35! We take a look at 5 interesting facts about the MiG-35:
The new and revamped MiG-35 fighter jet completed its successful demonstration flight at the MAKS Air Show 2017 and the Russian Air Force will reportedly get the new aircraft by next year. According to MiG Aircraft Corporation, the new fighter jet has technical specifications – weapons range, defence systems, flight capabilities, stealth – that are "close" to a fifth generation aircraft. (Reuters Photo) -
Russia's MiG also claims that the new advanced fighter jet is multi-functional, light and enjoys the advantage of high manoeuvrability. (PTI Photo)
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According to a PTI report, the new MiG-35 grabbed all the attention at the MAKS air show with its "breathtaking manoeuvres". One main feature of the new MiG-35 fighter jet is reportedly is the new on board equipment and the new quality of weapons — air-to- air, air-to-ground and air-to-sea. (PTI Photo)
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The 17.32 m MiG-35 has a wing span of 12 m and can reportedly carry up to 7000 kg of payload. Its advanced radar system is capable of detecting 30 targets and can simultaneously engage 6 of them, say reports. (PTI Photo)
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In an earlier iteration, MiG-35 had been offered to the Indian Air Force under the MMRCA deal. However, France's Rafale had emerged the winner. (PTI Photo)
