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Introduction
The Indian Navy ordered 16 MiG-29K fighter aircraft from Russia as part of the contract signed in January 2004 to acquire the decommissioned 44,570-tonne aircraft carrier, Admiral Gorshkov, after refurbishing.
Initial Lot Delivery
Russia delivered the first four MiG-29K aircraft - two single seat fighters and two twin seat trainers - under the contract to India in February 2009 and a batch of Indian Navy pilots did six months type conversion on the aircraft in Russia.
The aircraft delivered to India were certified carrier worthy by Russian pilots who test flew them from the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov from September 28 to 29, 2009.
"During the tests on September 28-29, the MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB fighters conducted several take offs and landings on the deck of the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier in the Barents Sea," a spokesperson for the Russian MiG corp said in a statement.
The four MiG-29s arrived in India on Saturday, December 5, 2009. They were flown in on board an An-132 in knocked down condition in crates. The aircraft will be reassembled and test flown by Russian pilots before being handed over to the Indian Navy.
A second lot of four MiG-29K and one MiG29KUBs were delivered to India in May 2011 along with a simulator and other technical equipment.
On August 2, 2011, CEO of MiG corporation Sergei Korotkov told Interfax news agency that a total of 11 MiG-29Ks had been delivered so far.
"From the first contract for 16 jets which included 12 single seater MiG-29K and two double seater trainer-cum -fighter MiG-29KUB, we have already delivered 11 fighters, including 9 single seater and 2 double seater jets to the Indian Navy," CEO of RAC MiG Sergei Korotkov said.
The delivery of the first batch of 16 aircraft was completed in September 2011.
Induction of MiG-29Ks
The Indian Navy inducted its first MiG-29K squadron, INAS 303 Black Panthers, on February 19, 2010 at INS Hansa in Goa using the four aircraft delivered initially.
"After induction, the fighter jets would be operated for around two years from the under-development shore-based testing facility (SBTF) at INS Hansa till the actual delivery of Gorshkov, rechristened as INS Vikramaditya, slated for 2012," a senior naval officer said.
15 MiG-29Ks Inducted for Carrier Operations
On May 14, Minister of Defense Shri A K Antony told Lok Sabha, "Fifteen new MiG 29K fighter aircraft have been inducted for carrier borne operations. These aircraft will operate from INS Vikramaditya, which is planned for induction in December 2012. Contract has been concluded for acquisition of additional 29 MiG 29K fighter aircraft to strengthen the air combat capability of the Navy."
The status of the 16th MiG-29K is not clear. It is possible the aircraft will be retained by the Intensive Flying Training Unit (IFTU) raised by the IN to handle the induction of its new Mig-29K/KUB fighter aircraft into the Fleet Air Arm which started arriving at INS Hansa since December 2009.
Follow-up MiG-29K Order
Russia and India signed a $1.5-billion contract for the supply of an additional 29 MiG-29Ks on Friday, March 12, 2010 in New Delhi during the visit of Russian PM Vladimir Putin.
"An agreement on supplying an additional set of MiG-29K fighter jets has been signed, the start of supplies is scheduled for 2012," MiG Chief Mikhail Pogosyan said.
Russia was to complete delivery of 16 MiG-29K against the existing order by 2011.
He said that a new contract for the supply of 24 more naval MiG-29K fighters is expected to be signed soon with India.
On August 2, 2011, CEO of MiG corporation Sergei Korotkov told reporters that India was likely to order an additional 24 MiG-29K fighters.
"It is quite possible that it could be signed on the sidelines of the 10th International Aerospace Salon (MAKS) scheduled here later this month," Korotkov said, adding "at least we have passed on all necessary papers to the Defense Ministry for approval."
MiG-29K Capabilities
The MiG-29K is more than 30% heavier than the MiG-29B inducted into the IAF in the 80s in response to Pakistan's acquisition of F-16s.
The MiG-29K aircraft feature additional fuel tanks situated in dorsal spine fairing and wing LERXs, RD-33MK engines, combat payload up to 5,500 kg and 13 hardpoints (inclusive of the multi-lock bomb carriers).
Avionics
They have 4-channel digital fly-by-wire flight control system, with the avionics suite comprising Zhuk-ME radar, Sagem Sigma-95N self-contained ring laser gyroscope INS with GPS/Glonass, wide HUD, Topsight E helmet-mounted targeting system and three (seven on MiG-29KUB) color MFDs.
They have a radar coating that reduces their RCS by factor of 4-5 as compared to the basic MiG-29.
A JV between French multinational Thales and NCR-based Samtel Display Systems is supplying the Helmet Mounted Sight Displays (HMDs) called TopSight-I for the MiG-29K fighters.
TopSight cues a missile by gleaning target position from the focal point of a pilot's eyes at the time of missile's release.
Armaments
The MIG-29K will be equipped with anti-aircraft Beyond Visual Range Missiles, guided Anti-Ship Missiles, ‘smart’ guided-bombs and rockets.
Air-to-air
R-73 (AA-11 Archer) and R-77 (AA-12 Adder)
Air-to-ground
Kh-35 (AS-20 Kayak) and Kh-31A (AS-17 Krypton) anti-ship missiles. Flight tests have been carried out with the aircraft carrying two Kh-35s.
MiG-29B ‎(IAF)‎ vs MiG29K ‎(IN)‎
MiG-29B (IAF) MiG-29K (IN)
Weapon Load Smaller Larger
Low Obervability No Yes
Landing Gear Not reinforced for deck landing Reinforced for deck landing
Air-to-air refuelling No Yes
Internal Fuel (kg) Single Seater 3400 4800
Recovery Brake chute Arrester hook
Hard Points 7 9
Cockpit Visibility over the nose Better
Wings Fixed Folding
MiG-29K - IDP Sentinel
The Indian Navy ordered 16 MiG-29K fighter aircraft from Russia as part of the contract signed in January 2004 to acquire the decommissioned 44,570-tonne aircraft carrier, Admiral Gorshkov, after refurbishing.
Initial Lot Delivery
Russia delivered the first four MiG-29K aircraft - two single seat fighters and two twin seat trainers - under the contract to India in February 2009 and a batch of Indian Navy pilots did six months type conversion on the aircraft in Russia.
The aircraft delivered to India were certified carrier worthy by Russian pilots who test flew them from the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov from September 28 to 29, 2009.
"During the tests on September 28-29, the MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB fighters conducted several take offs and landings on the deck of the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier in the Barents Sea," a spokesperson for the Russian MiG corp said in a statement.
The four MiG-29s arrived in India on Saturday, December 5, 2009. They were flown in on board an An-132 in knocked down condition in crates. The aircraft will be reassembled and test flown by Russian pilots before being handed over to the Indian Navy.
A second lot of four MiG-29K and one MiG29KUBs were delivered to India in May 2011 along with a simulator and other technical equipment.
On August 2, 2011, CEO of MiG corporation Sergei Korotkov told Interfax news agency that a total of 11 MiG-29Ks had been delivered so far.
"From the first contract for 16 jets which included 12 single seater MiG-29K and two double seater trainer-cum -fighter MiG-29KUB, we have already delivered 11 fighters, including 9 single seater and 2 double seater jets to the Indian Navy," CEO of RAC MiG Sergei Korotkov said.
The delivery of the first batch of 16 aircraft was completed in September 2011.
Induction of MiG-29Ks
The Indian Navy inducted its first MiG-29K squadron, INAS 303 Black Panthers, on February 19, 2010 at INS Hansa in Goa using the four aircraft delivered initially.
"After induction, the fighter jets would be operated for around two years from the under-development shore-based testing facility (SBTF) at INS Hansa till the actual delivery of Gorshkov, rechristened as INS Vikramaditya, slated for 2012," a senior naval officer said.
15 MiG-29Ks Inducted for Carrier Operations
On May 14, Minister of Defense Shri A K Antony told Lok Sabha, "Fifteen new MiG 29K fighter aircraft have been inducted for carrier borne operations. These aircraft will operate from INS Vikramaditya, which is planned for induction in December 2012. Contract has been concluded for acquisition of additional 29 MiG 29K fighter aircraft to strengthen the air combat capability of the Navy."
The status of the 16th MiG-29K is not clear. It is possible the aircraft will be retained by the Intensive Flying Training Unit (IFTU) raised by the IN to handle the induction of its new Mig-29K/KUB fighter aircraft into the Fleet Air Arm which started arriving at INS Hansa since December 2009.
Follow-up MiG-29K Order
Russia and India signed a $1.5-billion contract for the supply of an additional 29 MiG-29Ks on Friday, March 12, 2010 in New Delhi during the visit of Russian PM Vladimir Putin.
"An agreement on supplying an additional set of MiG-29K fighter jets has been signed, the start of supplies is scheduled for 2012," MiG Chief Mikhail Pogosyan said.
Russia was to complete delivery of 16 MiG-29K against the existing order by 2011.
He said that a new contract for the supply of 24 more naval MiG-29K fighters is expected to be signed soon with India.
On August 2, 2011, CEO of MiG corporation Sergei Korotkov told reporters that India was likely to order an additional 24 MiG-29K fighters.
"It is quite possible that it could be signed on the sidelines of the 10th International Aerospace Salon (MAKS) scheduled here later this month," Korotkov said, adding "at least we have passed on all necessary papers to the Defense Ministry for approval."
MiG-29K Capabilities
The MiG-29K is more than 30% heavier than the MiG-29B inducted into the IAF in the 80s in response to Pakistan's acquisition of F-16s.
The MiG-29K aircraft feature additional fuel tanks situated in dorsal spine fairing and wing LERXs, RD-33MK engines, combat payload up to 5,500 kg and 13 hardpoints (inclusive of the multi-lock bomb carriers).
Avionics
They have 4-channel digital fly-by-wire flight control system, with the avionics suite comprising Zhuk-ME radar, Sagem Sigma-95N self-contained ring laser gyroscope INS with GPS/Glonass, wide HUD, Topsight E helmet-mounted targeting system and three (seven on MiG-29KUB) color MFDs.
They have a radar coating that reduces their RCS by factor of 4-5 as compared to the basic MiG-29.
A JV between French multinational Thales and NCR-based Samtel Display Systems is supplying the Helmet Mounted Sight Displays (HMDs) called TopSight-I for the MiG-29K fighters.
TopSight cues a missile by gleaning target position from the focal point of a pilot's eyes at the time of missile's release.
Armaments
The MIG-29K will be equipped with anti-aircraft Beyond Visual Range Missiles, guided Anti-Ship Missiles, ‘smart’ guided-bombs and rockets.
Air-to-air
R-73 (AA-11 Archer) and R-77 (AA-12 Adder)
Air-to-ground
Kh-35 (AS-20 Kayak) and Kh-31A (AS-17 Krypton) anti-ship missiles. Flight tests have been carried out with the aircraft carrying two Kh-35s.
MiG-29B ‎(IAF)‎ vs MiG29K ‎(IN)‎
MiG-29B (IAF) MiG-29K (IN)
Weapon Load Smaller Larger
Low Obervability No Yes
Landing Gear Not reinforced for deck landing Reinforced for deck landing
Air-to-air refuelling No Yes
Internal Fuel (kg) Single Seater 3400 4800
Recovery Brake chute Arrester hook
Hard Points 7 9
Cockpit Visibility over the nose Better
Wings Fixed Folding
MiG-29K - IDP Sentinel
..but still,Mig-29k is a formidable aircraft.even though Russia got Su-33,but i still prefer Mig-29k for carrier borne operation.
