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They really have gone all out to increase the range on the short legged fulcrum.. with the Fatback.. and the PTB-3000 tank
They really have gone all out to increase the range on the short legged fulcrum.. with the Fatback.. and the PTB-3000 tank
Yes, range is one of the major drawbacks of the classic Mig 29. But thats not surprising since it was intended to be a tactical fighter.
Good video of Mig29K
I think the argument is less about tactical(the F-111 was called Tactical Fighter experimental yet its range was quite a bit)..but rather the purpose.
The Mig-29 was designed as a defensive fighter(and not just the high low mix).. and hence was not expected to be used offensively as such. in contrast.. the su-27 was designed to fly out with the attack aircraft..
F111 was much more than a tactical fighter.
They really have gone all out to increase the range on the short legged fulcrum.. with the Fatback.. and the PTB-3000 tank
Not sure if you all have recognized...the IAF pilot shown in the video is AM Harish Masand. The person who was instrumental in inducting Mig 29 in IAF. FIghter pilot extraordinaire...If you get a change read his article where he compares Mig29 and M2K, eye opening article and speaks to the potency of this aircraft.
Three Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft are presently operationalized in the Indian Air Force (IAF). AWACS are meant as force multipliers for specific area cover and not for surveillance of the entire space of our country. All three AWACS are part of Network Centric Operations and are able to provide adequate coverage of specified areas in Net Centric Operations. Enhancement of airborne surveillance and Command & Control capabilities of IAF is sought to be achieved through procurement of additional AWACS.
To leverage the experience and expertise gained in the design and development of Airborne Early Warning & Control Systems, a project proposal for indigenous development of AWACS (India) by DRDO has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 12th February, 2013. The development of AWACS (India) is envisaged to be completed in 84 months from the date of formal sanction of the Programme.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to shriP. Viswanathanin Lok Sabha today.