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The pics of Mig 35 that I posted recently even shows that the Mig 35 seems to be just a landbased version of the Mig 29K and the Russians don't develop a real new airframe for it. Regarding ground attack capabilities, I think that depends on what you see as considerable.
A payload of around 6t on 9 weapon stations only (one will be occupied by the targeting pod), some stand off missiles, but only 500 Kg KAB bombs cleared so far is very limited imo, especially in comparison with the US fighters, their weapon packs as well as the Rafale and its capabilities in this field.
The Mig 29K was a fast, cheap and partly even forced deal, which will serve the need of IN at the moment, but it is not comparable with carrier fighters like F18Sh, or Rafale. IAF has even more options which can outclass the Mig, so the chances are even lower here.
Actually there are only to export orders for the EF (Austria and Saudi Arabia), with a total number of 89 fighters, all other EFs will only be produced for the consortium members and there is a reason why it was out of several competitions very early, because it is behind in development and wasn't comparable in multi role capabilities yet.
No doubt about that, in A2A it is at the moment the best fighter behind the F22, but we are not looking for another air superiority fighter, we need real multi role fighters.
If they can't even start the production by then, how do you expect us to build it under licence? Only if they start the production line, they can show us how to do it in India too and especially the radar will need some more time to be mature and ready for serial production.
As I said, there is no development to join anymore and it's export chances are very low. The time of this Mig is over, that's why not even Russia don't buys them, Russian navy buys less Mig 29K the IN, which says much about it don't you think?
i agree on that though..but again we cannot rule out manuverability and agility coz in case of war PAF jeys can reach india by in 3 to 5 minutes n PLAAF can reach himachal i 4 chd in 6 n delhi in 14 to 16 min approx.so we cannot rule dogfighting out n f 18 is not the best aircraft for dogfightng,gripen has lesser range n payload and rafale hasnt been ordered by any air force so its development is in doubt,may be f 16 is better but again a 30 yr old platform n with SH we will get a 20 yr old platform with no development..jst a thought..again i m no expert and seriously thiere is a lot of dilemma among us..wonder what is goin on among the minds of real decision makers
sorry if i have offended u though..no hard feelings letsbefriends