Fighter pilots from a separate shipborne fighter aviation regiment of the mixed aviation corps of the Northern Fleet conducted maneuvers over the Arctic.
According to the press service of the Northern Fleet, MiG-29Ks practiced elements of combat maneuvering in challenging weather conditions, as well as simple and complex aerobatics at various altitudes.
Pilots from the young replenishment took part in the flights. In accordance with their flight assignments, they performed actions to detect and intercept a sluggish aerial target, as well as other elements of simple aerobatics at medium and low altitudes. During the flight shift, difficult meteorological conditions were observed, which required maximum concentration and the use of additional piloting skills from the pilots.
MiG-29K
The MiG-29K is a multi-functional carrier-based fighter designed for:
- solving air defense tasks of naval formations;
- patrolling, intercepting, and engaging aerial targets day and night, in simple and complex weather conditions;
- engaging surface or ground targets;
- providing air support for troops and landings, isolating the area of operations, and conducting aerial reconnaissance.
Main characteristics of the MiG-29K fighter:
- maximum takeoff weight, kg — 22,400;
- maximum combat load, kg — 4,500;
- maximum flight speed near the ground, km/h — 1,400;
- maximum flight speed at altitude, km/h — 2,200;
- practical flight range without external fuel tanks, km — 1,850;
- practical flight range with three external fuel tanks, km — 3,000;
- crew, people — 1.
- number of weapon suspension points — 8;
The fighter can use a range of Russian high-precision missiles and aerial bombs, including supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles Kh-31 and Kh-35, television-guided aerial bombs, anti-radar Kh-31P, guided bombs KAB-500Kr, guided missiles RBB-AE and R-73E. The MiG-29K also has cannon armament: GSh-301 with a боекомплектом of 150 rounds.
All instruments in the pilot's cabin are digital, and the fighter's steering is controlled through an electronic system. The MiG-29K has an open onboard architecture, which allows for the addition of the latest models of Russian weaponry if necessary.
