Mig-29SMT

The Mig-29SMT is an upgraded version of the proven Mig-29A Fulcrum. It is able to act as an air superiority fighter and a strike aircraft employing precision-guided weapons. The Zhuk-ME multimode radar system is the core of the integrated weapon system supplied to the Mig-29SMT aircraft. In addition, an advanced glass cockpit and the HOTAS concept has been provided to this revamped aircraft. Six underwing and one ventral pylons will carry missiles, bombs, and external fuel tanks required to fulfill the mission. The Russian Air Force plans to upgrade up to 150 current Mig-29 and Mig-29UB aircraft to the Mig-29SMT and Mig-29UMT configurations respectively. The upgraded aircraft will be in service well into the 21st century with the planned PAK FA complex tactical combat aircraft to replace them in due time. In 2002, Yemen became the first international operator of the Mig-29SMT fighter aircraft. MIG Corporation supplied new built Mig-29SMTs (14?) valued at more than $470 million to the Yemeni Air Force as well as upgraded Mig-29 early models already operated by Yemen. MIG hopes to get orders for upgrading older Mig-29s from Arab countries and Southeast Asia. It has been reported that Sudan has purchased some Mig-29SMTs and Iran could be interested in the same issue, but in both cases it hasn't been confirmed yet. In July 2004, MIG Corporation disclosed plans to launch a further modernization of the Mig-29 which shall make the aircraft far superior to the Mig-29SMT. The new Fulcrum model would have new onboard equipment and avionics, stealthy features and thrust vector control (TVC) engines. The price and size would be similar to current Mig-29s and the range and payload matching the Flanker-series. The new model would be ready for series production in 2007.

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