24-05-2024, 07:45 AM
(24-05-2024, 06:52 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: Russian MiG-35: How Fighter Jet Compares To Ukraine's Incoming F-16s (May 22, 2024)
While, Russia continues to deploy MiG-35, a modernized version of MiG-29. Experts have raised concerns about the MiG-35, designed for intense conflict zones, there are reports of currently, Russia is the only country that operates MiG-35, even though it had hoped for export orders. MiG-35, developed by Mikoyan, is evolution of MiG-29M/M2 & MiG-29K/KUB fighters first introduced in 2007 has been marketed as a 4++ generation jet, boasting advanced avionics, weapons systems, and reduced radar cross-section. MiG-35 is designed for both air superiority and multi-role missions.
MiG-35: Features a top speed of approximately Mach 2.25, range about 2,000 k/m without external fuel tanks, equipped with two Klimov RD-33MK engines, thrust & maneuverability, aircraft also boasts advanced fly-by-wire controls and a Zhuk-AE Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, enhancing its target detection and tracking capabilities.
F-16: Fighting Falcon, produced by General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin), first took to skies in 1974. it undergone numerous upgrades, latest versions incorporating advanced avionics, radar, & weapons systems. F-16 is renowned for its versatility, having been used by more than 25 countries for a wide range of combat roles.
F-16 has a top speed of around Mach 2 and a combat radius of approximately 550 kilometers. Its single Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110 engine offers reliable performance & agility. F-16's AN/APG-83 SABR AESA radar provides superior situational awareness and target tracking. a sophisticated avionics package, including a HMDS, a modernized glass cockpit, & advanced data link capabilities. Its AN/APG-83 SABR AESA radar significantly improves its detection tracking range, a formidable opponent in both air-to-air & air-to-ground engagements.
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-mig-35-f...on-1903434
The 5 Countries Still Ordering U.S. F-16 Fighting
Despite being first introduced in 1970s, after 50 years. This venerable F-16 fighter jet remains in strong demand around the world. F-16 Block 70/72 is only produced for export.
First to Ukraine. They are receiving donated F-16s to fight Russian invasion. While Turkey buys 40 new F-16 Block 70s amidst spat with USA. Turkey
Is purchasing several dozen new 70 F-16s and upgrading some of its large existing fleet of F-16s
Follwered by Argentina, Bulgaria's, and Slovakia first order, of F-16s from Eastern European country to receive F-16 Block 70s, which will form core of the country's strike capability.
Note: Slovakia has ordered 12 single-seat F-16C and two twin-seat F-16D Block 70 aircraft. The contract also includes Raytheon AIM-120C7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and Sidewinder missiles.
https://simpleflying.com/5-countries-sti...ng-falcon/