+ghostrider883 526 Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) First known picture of upgraded Indian AF MiG-29B. It has been upgraded upto SMT standards with that big fat dorsal spine. Earlier Serial No : KB3301. New serial no. after upgrade : KBU3301. Upgrades include new RD-33 series 3 engines, A2A refuelling probe, true multi-role capability, new ejection seat, central digital computer, Zhuk-ME radar, helmet-mounted targeting system and upgraded navigation and radio systems. The IAF MiG-21bis too underwent a change in serial numbers after being upgraded to Bison standards. MiG-21bis had CXXXX series serial numbers, the MiG-21 Bison had CUXXXX series serial numbers. Edited February 10, 2011 by ghostrider883 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Muesli 2,161 Posted February 10, 2011 Nice! Good one for the SF2 series! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted February 10, 2011 very nice.. they need to finish painting it, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted February 10, 2011 Nope thats the new desert scheme. Usefull in Woodland and Desert aswell. The point of view matters ;) The MF Mig`s could be updated as well. I know that`s more complex process but possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted February 10, 2011 That is one big hump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ST0RM 145 Posted February 10, 2011 That is one big hump. Yeah, no joke. I think it's even larger than the standard Russian-built SMT spine. What is really evident in this pic, is the lack of visibility the pilot has. His head is just above the canopy rails. -S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted February 10, 2011 Yes, in the Fulcrum you sit "in" the plane while the F-16 you feel like you sit "on" it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) very nice.. they need to finish painting it, right? Yes they do. All IAF aircraft now have a dull grey scheme. The retrofitted spine and some other parts have the yellow primer painted on it. These upgraded MiG-29s( 3 squadrons) would have( and will undergo) undergone airframe strengthening to make it serve in the IAF for another 10-15 years. It would be interesting too see how they upgrade those old MiG-29UBs. Edited February 11, 2011 by ghostrider883 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atreides 144 Posted February 13, 2011 That is some serious junk in the trunk. Jokes aside good to see the upgrades on the Baaz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted February 21, 2011 Translated from http://www.take-off.ru/news/107-news-1-2-2011/559--29upg-2-2011#addcomments February 4, 2011 at the airport Flight Research Institute named after MM Gromov in Zhukovsky near Moscow hosted the first flight of the head of the upgraded fighter Indian Air Force MiG-29UPG (tail number KBU3301). The flight lasted about an hour and passed without comment. The plane was piloted by the head of flight services - senior test pilot MiG Mikhail Belyaev. Work on this program made the Russian Aircraft Corporation "MiG" under the contract signed March 7, 2008 and provides for a comprehensive modernization of the entire fleet of MiG-29, consisting currently in service with the Indian Air Force. A total revision will be subjected to 62 aircraft, including several double combat-capable MiG-29UB. As a result of modernization, they will have modern avionics and extensive range of weaponry. Moreover, thanks to refinements of airframe and power plant will increase considerably and service life and will be translated plane on condition maintenance. Fuel on board will increase by applying superimposed fuselage tank for the cockpit. Simultaneously, the aircraft doosnaschaetsya system in-flight refueling. In general, the concept of modernization of India's MiG-29 corresponds to the adopted for the MiG-29SMT held from 2009 to the Air Forces of Russia and has successfully mastered the Russian military pilots. Simultaneously, the composition of airborne equipment and weapons provides a high level of commonality with shipborne fighter MiG-29K/KUB taken at the Naval Forces of India February 19, 2010 When building a complex avionics upgraded MiG-29UPG on the customer realized the integration of production systems in different countries (so-called "international board"). A similar experience has already been received and worked well when the Russian-Indian contract on the modernization of MiG-21UPG Bison, design and construction of the Su-30MKI and MiG-29K/KUB. The basis of armament control system of the upgraded MiG-29UPG is a new "Zhuk-M2E with slot array design and production corporation Phazotron-NIIR and optical-location station OLS-UEM with a laser, thermal, and televisions in the development of Institute of Semiconductor Devices (similar radar and infrared detection system used on MiG-29K/KUB). Information-control field crew cabin is built on multi-color liquid crystal display. "International" segment includes avionics Helmet-mounted target designation system the French company Thales, inertial-satellite navigation system with French company Sagem, as well as the Indian station and Israeli electronic intelligence station interference (similar systems are used to MiG-29K/KUB). The main armament of the upgraded MiG-29UPG - such as the MiG-29SMT and MiG-29K/KUB: Unlike mass-produced MiG-29, supplemented by a missile air-to-air medium-range missiles with active radar homing type of RVV-AE as well as high-precision hitting the ground and sea targets - missile general purpose X-29T with a TV seeker, anti-ship missiles Kh-31A active radar GSN, anti-radar missiles Kh-31P with passive CSG responsive bombs KAB-500Kr with a television and homing etc. MiG-29 are in service with the Indian Air Force since 1987 in total in this country during the second half of the 80's to mid 90's. was delivered 80 such planes, including about 70 single MiG-29 (option B) and a dozen double MiG-29UB. Deliveries of the first batch of 44 fighters began in 1987, the second party (26 cars) set in 1989, a third (10 cars) - in 1994. MiG-29 are deployed in three squadrons Indian Air Force: December 1987 - 28 th and 47 th and from November 1989 - 223 th. According to the Indian website warbirds.in, at 11 Indian MiG-29 (including one MiG-29UB) were lost during the period from 1994 to 2008. in flight accidents (known at least four of the seven crashes and accidents). According to the weekly magazine "Flight International, the beginning of 2011 the Air Forces of India are 69 fighters of this type. In accordance with the contract, the first six Indian MiG-29 (four single and two "Sparky") will be finalizing and testing in Russia, they came to this country from India in 2008, the remaining 56 aircraft will undergo upgrades directly to the customer site, on production capacity of 11 th Indian Air Force repair depot, using the supplied from Russia sets. As reported on Feb. 9 at the air show, Aero India 2011 in Bangalore, General Director - General Designer of RSK "MiG" Mikhail Pogosyan, after completion of testing in this year's first modernized MiG-29UPG will be refunded to the customer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xclusiv8 35 Posted July 6, 2011 MORE PICTURES!!! =D Looking great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted July 31, 2011 IAF MiG-29B-UPG in IAF colours : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gepard 11,303 Posted July 31, 2011 Long time ago the MiG-29 was a nice bird, but with this humpback it looks ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) Could have been worse - they could have lumped CFTs onto it Should be a cool bird with the updates Found another list here - whould have thought they would have got the Zhuk-AE in there Edited July 31, 2011 by MigBuster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted August 1, 2011 Wait, that says MRCA, isn't that the competition for the new planes that is down to Rafale and Typhoon now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gepard 11,303 Posted August 1, 2011 Yep. MiG has lost the race for indian MRCA some weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted August 1, 2011 Wait, that says MRCA, isn't that the competition for the new planes that is down to Rafale and Typhoon now? I thought the MiG-35 was the competitor in that with the Zhuk-AE - Oh whatever the above is then - probably just some useless figures on a pretty pink piece of paper!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted August 2, 2011 Perhaps they made 2 submissions originally, and later pulled the 35/AE as not yet mature enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gepard 11,303 Posted August 2, 2011 What i have heared is, that the indian side was not satisfied with the ability of the russians to fullfill the timetable of arms sales. Various programs had serious time delays. The MiG-21UPG (BISON) was years behind the scedule, the carrier for India (ex Baka ex Goshkov)is delayed for more then 2 years, the delivery of T-90S tanks .... and and and. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xclusiv8 35 Posted August 20, 2011 Great pictures mate. What is that pod on the wing? On the third picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted August 22, 2011 I was wondering what language the cockpit controls are in? Are all Indian planes done in the same language, or do they vary? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted August 22, 2011 English. The HAL built MiGs & Sukhois had/have english letterings. The early MiG-21s, I believe, had russian letterings in the cockpit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
