In response to the increased demand from frontline Soviet forces, the MAPO design bureau has completed the Flight II upgrades to the Mig-29 a year earlier than projected. Designated the Mig-29SMT, the aircraft features a completely redesigned all glass cockpit with two full color and three monochrome MFDs. The older, problematic Phazotron radar has been replaced with the newer N021MP Topaz multi-mode pulse-doppler look down/shoot down system, featuring a synthetic aperture ground attack mode. The new radar, coupled with the gimbal mounted laser ranger finder and passive infrared search/track sensor, gives the Mig the ability to approach and engage its adversary with zero radar or radio emissions. Also, the SMT is equipped with the newer Klimov/Sarkisov RD-35 afterburning turbofan engines, each rated at 51.4 kN dry thrust. The basic design elements of the older Fulcrum remain in place: large, low-pressure tires for operating from unimproved fields, cruciform brake-chute for short field landings, inlet intake doors to prevent FOD damage to engines, and excellent maneuverability and stall characteristics. A superb example of an all-weather attack/fighter aircraft.
| Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armour | Sig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 150/2000 | 150 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Autonav | Pilot | Sensor | Cargo | Load | |
| 3 | -- | 7 | 2 | 3000 | |
| Seating | 1e | Setup/Breakdown | N/A | ||
| Entry | c | Landing/Takeoff | STOL | ||
| Fuel | Jet Turbine ( 9000 liters ) | Economy | 0.1 km/liter | ||
| DP Cost | 6696 | Cost | 2009000 ¥ | ||
| Template | Jet Fighter | Reference | Rigger 3 | ||
| Features |
Contingency Maneuver Controls (Rating 6) ECCM (Level 4) ECM (Level 4) External Rocket Mounts (Quantity 7) Medium Launch System Fixed mount, internal Hardpoint (Quantity 1) Ammunition Bin: 1000 rnds cannon Gunnery Recoil Adjusters (fixed hard) (Level 9) Enviroseal (gas) Thermal Baffles 2 |
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