Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29SMT-R (9-19R): The last classic Fulcrum

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MiG-29SMT-R

Aircraft Info:

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The MiG-29 SMT-R 9.19R is a further modification of the 9.19 SMT for the Russian air force with the R meaning its a modification for the Russian air force. With the main modifications compared to the original 9.19 model being an installment of an upgraded variant of the Zhuk-M/ME known as the N041R, With the main upgrades of the N041R being it receiving improved transistors and software + integration of more advanced air to air weaponry such as the R-77-1 when compared to the FGM-29 N010ME Zhuk-ME found on the original 9.19 model. Another set of modifications was the removal of the formation lights, and the installation of the L-150 RWR and UV-05 countermeasure set. Although one regular 9.19 (red 22) is to have received these last two upgrades with the L-150 and UV-05 like the 9.19R. So if you see a SMT with the L-150 and UV-05 the best way to distinguish between them is either look if it has formation lights on it or not with the 9.19R having these deleted. And see the paint scheme if it has a gray and green camo with blue airframe number its a 9.19R. Unlike the 9.19 which has formation lights with a light gray and dark gray camo and a red airframe number its a 9.19.

Aircraft history:

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The history of the MiG-29SMT-R 9.19R starts in August 2013 with the Russian Mod putting down an order for 16 new MiG-29SMT-Rs as part of the air forces wish to replace existing Fulcrums that were running of of service and airframe life, with the original plan being to order 37 MiG-35s to be delivered in 2016 but the Russian industry being unable to deliver them in time. With the contract being signed in April 2014 for an estimated 16 billion RUB. With the new 9.19R SMT-R modification being based of the Algerian 9.19 SMT, which had been returned to Russia after Algeria where unhappy with the quality of the fighters and been later sold to the Russian air force in 2009. With the new SMT-R reciving upgrades to its radar, fire control system, defensive suite and the removal of the formation lights. With these fighters being built at MiGs production facility No.2 at Moscow-Khodynka formerly known the MMZ No.30. With the first deliveries starting in mid December in 2015 and finishing sometime in 2016. All 16 would be sent to the 116th UTsBP Combat proficiency training center at Privolzhisky air base in the Astrakhan region, a subdivision of the 185th TsBP combat training & combat operations center.

Aircraft Specifications:

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Dimensions and size:

Length: 17.32m
Wingspan: 11,36m
Wing area: 38m²
Height: 4.73m

Weight:

Empty weight: 11600kg
Normal take off weight: 15800kg
Max take off weight: 20300kg

Engine output and flight performance:

Top speed near ground: 1500 km/h
Top speed at altitude: 2400 km/h
Service ceiling: 17500m
Engine: Klimov RD-33 series 3 turbofan engine 2x
Full afterburner engine output: 8300kgf 2x (Bench thrust)
Max dry thrust output: 5040Kgf 2x (Bench thrust)

Onboard avioncs and other equipment:

Radar: N041R Zhuk-M
RWR: L-150
IRST: OEPrNK-29SM
Countermeasures: 2x BVP-30-26M CM dispensers, 2x UV-05 CM dispensers (60x regular caliber CM and 56x large caliber CM)

RD-33: