Russia successfully tested MIG-35 to confront France, US, China
The completion of factory tests of the MiG-35 fighter jet opens up new prospects for Russia in the global arms market, Director of the Center for Analysis of the World Arms Market Igor Korotchenko told Sputnik.
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On the morning of February 16, the press service of the MiG company announced that the factory tests of the MiG-35 had been completed. The test protocol was signed last December.
"Successful test of MiG-35 aircraft"The multi-role fighter has opened up export potential to foreign markets. Based on its tactical and technical characteristics, as well as the widespread use of the MiG-29 version abroad, it is clear that the aircraft will be in high demand, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America," Korotchenko said.
The capabilities and tactical and technical characteristics of the new fighter are comparable to similar types currently produced in France, the United States and China, the expert said.
“Given the popularity of the MiG brand due to its reliability, efficiency and high performance, as demonstrated in a number of regional conflicts, there is no doubt that the new aircraft will be of interest to Russia's traditional partners, as well as new customers,” the expert said.
At the same time, Mr. Korotchenko expressed the opinion that the export of MiG-35 abroad will not prevent Washington from currently creating obstacles for the Russian arms export system."The US attempt to block the export of Russian weapons that we see today will fail, because countries pursuing an independent foreign policy will choose Russian military equipment and tie their long-term program of developing their armed forces to Moscow," Korochenko believes.
The MiG-35 is a further development of the MiG-29M/M2, with a range 1.5 times longer. The aircraft can accelerate to Mach 2.2, the MIG-35 radar can track up to 30 targets at a distance of up to 160 km.
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