tvsram1992
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Again, there is a difference between a real prototype of the final Mig 35, or a modified Mig 29K, that can use the same techs!
So far they are just showing that the techs (AESA radar, integrated LDP, avionics) can be used in later versions of Mig 29K (that's why they won't work with AF and if at all with RuN), with minor modifications. That's it!
There is no prototype that has the 4 wing stations, because that needs a redesign of the wing, that has to be bigger as well, there is still only the old Mig 29OVT prototype that used the TVC nozzels and not even the Mig 29K modifications have them.
Same for Gripen NG, some modifications are done, but it has no IRST, no LDP, wings are also the older once, the final prototype needs bigger size wings, because auf the redesign of the gear bays...
The fact remains, there are no real prototypes of the Mig 35, or the Gripen E/F!
Then we can call it mig35 mk1
like wise we got su30mk,mk2,mki
when su30mki deal was signed there were no real .... like su30mki prototype was even su27variant........
but deal was signed,
now we are experiencing power of mki's , later super30's by 2012