MiG-29N Fulcrum
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Royal Malaysian Air Force upgraded its fleet of MiG-29N Fulcrum jets to the more sophiscated SMT version. The upgrade includes installation of the Zhuk-M new generation jam-protected radar,pilot instrumentation n control sys,extension of internal fuel capacity n in-flight refuelling sys.RMAF has 16 MiG-29N fighters n two MiG-29UB combat trainers used by the 17th and 19th squadrons. The aircrafts were delivered to the RMAF in 1995. In 1998-99, ATSC carried out an upgrade work on the delivered aircrafts to add the R-77 long-range air-to-air missile to the armament mix.
MiG test pilot Pavel Vlasov was full of praise for the RMAF MiG pilots taking part in the Lima aerial display. He said their performance was proof the RMAF pilots had mastered the aircraft to become among the best trained MiG pilots in the world. ``They have gained a lot of experience in the MiG and their capability and level of training is evident for everyone to see,`` he said. RMAF MiG pilots have clocked a total of 8,700 hours on the fighter jets.
Royal Malaysian Air Force's fleet of 16 single-seat MiG-29Ns n two two-seat MiG-29NUBs were brought up to MiG-29N standard with a weapons load boost,to enable them to carry the latest Russian air-to-air n air-to-surface weapons. The MiG29s were also fitted with an in-flight refuelling sys which can used with the RMAF's recently converted C130H tanker aircraft.
Design Features
Emphasis from start on high manoeuvrability, to counter F-15, F-16 n F-18, with target destruction at dist from 200 m (660 ft) to 32 n miles (60 km; 37 miles), n with effective air-to-surface cap. All-swept mid-wing config, with wide ogival wing leading-edge root extensions (LERX), 40 per cent of lift provided by lift-generating centre-fuselage, twin tailfins carried on booms outboard of widely spaced engines with wedge intakes; doors in intakes, actuated by extension n compression of nosewheel leg, prevent ingestion of foreign objects during take-off n landing; gap between roof of each intake n skin of wingroot extension for boundary layer bleed.
Fire-control n mission computers link radar with laser range-finder n infra-red search/track sensor, in conjunction with helmet-mounted target designator; radar able to track 10 targets simultaneously; targets can be approached n engaged without emission of detectable radar or radio signals; sustained turn rate much improved over earlier Soviet fighters; thrust/weight ratio better than one; allowable angles of attack at least 70 per cent higher than previous fighters.Engine replacement time 2 hours; preflight preparation 20 minutes. Design flying life 2,500 hours.
Armament
Six close-range, IR-homing R-73 or R-73E (AA-11 `Archer') AAMs, or four R-73/73E n two medium-range radar-guided R-27R1 (AA-10A `Alamo-A'), on three pylons under each wing; alternative air combat weapons include six close-range R-60T or R-60MK (NATO AA-8 `Aphid') infra-red AAMs, or four R-60T/MK and two R-27R1s. Able to carry 16 OFAB-100 or OFAB-120, eight FAB-250, or four FAB-500 M54 or FAB-500 M62 bombs, KMGU-2 submunitions dispensers, ZB-500 napalm tanks, B-8M1 (20 × 80 mm) rocket packs and 130 mm and 240 mm rockets in attack role. One 30 mm Gryazev/Shipunov GSh-301 (TKB-687/9A4071K) single barrel gun in port wingroot leading-edge extension, with 150 AO-18 rounds. -
But 18 Mig-29 is still inadequate especiallly considering the much larger airspace which Malaysia have.
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Tink they might be gone in 2007Originally posted by tankee1981:But 18 Mig-29 is still inadequate especiallly considering the much larger airspace which Malaysia have. -
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MiG test pilot Pavel Vlasov was full of praise for the RMAF MiG pilots taking part in the Lima aerial display. He said their performance was proof the RMAF pilots had mastered the aircraft to become among the best trained MiG pilots in the world. ``They have gained a lot of experience in the MiG and their capability and level of training is evident for everyone to see,`` he said. RMAF MiG pilots have clocked a total of 8,700 hours on the fighter jets.
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Like he could really have said anything else?
If he did, the Su but might well not happen, and he could find himself being posted to a base in Siberia.. IF he is lucky. 
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18 Enough to protect KL n the twin towers ma.. who said anything about the rest of malaysia.. not to mention the forgotten 2 states in the borneo island.Originally posted by tankee1981:But 18 Mig-29 is still inadequate especiallly considering the much larger airspace which Malaysia have. -
Fighters/Jets Airbases
RMAF Butterworth (WMKB)
3 Skn Hero,S-61A-4
12 Skn Lightning,F-5E,F-5F,RF-5E
15 Skn Panther(part of Pulatibang 3),Hawk Mk108,Hawk Mk208,MB339AM
18 Skn Lipan,F/A-18D
RMAF Gong Kedak (WMGK)
17 Skn,Su-30MKM (2006)
RMAF Kuantan-Sultan Ahmed Shah (WMKD)
6 Skn Cakra,Hawk Mk108,Hawk Mk208
19 Skn Cobra,MiG-29N,MiG-29NUB -
They gonna cold storage the MiGs at the end of this yr of early nxt yr cuz of the lack of pilots.
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first time i heard got planes no pilots.
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well thats the fact....Originally posted by beavan:first time i heard got planes no pilots. -
Malaysian needs FT too. LOL!!!Originally posted by beavan:first time i heard got planes no pilots.
Very poor management will hamper them! -
No worries lar. I'm sure they'll think of something in the next Malaysia Boleh Plan 2007 or smt...
Maybe something like "Who wants to be an RMAF pilot?", asking questions revolving around aviation.
Or maybe, "Malaysian Flying Idol!" -
No..RMAF got very strenous requirement! Only pure dedeicated Mak can be choosen..Originally posted by Shotgun:No worries lar. I'm sure they'll think of something in the next Malaysia Boleh Plan 2007 or smt...
Maybe something like "Who wants to be an RMAF pilot?", asking questions revolving around aviation.
Or maybe, "Malaysian Flying Idol!" -
MY has had 16 MiG-29Ns and 2 MiG-29NUBs.
The twin seats MiG-29NUB does not come with a radar and also not weaponised, therefore only a trainer.
As for the MiG-29Ns , 2 has crashed and destroyed , so in reality only has 14 MiG-29s for warfighting, not 18 as some of you think. -
in case you are not aware, their Minister for Defence Najib has denied the report in Janes. zaobao quoted a report in malaysian newspaper some time back. here's the orignial report:Originally posted by duotiga83:well thats the fact....
http://www.nanyang.com/index.php?ch=7&pg=10&ac=639620 -
Originally posted by papabear20046:
they've got a pretty extensive mix of aircraft without having many of each ... their logistics must be a nightmare ...
Fighters/Jets Airbases
[b]RMAF Butterworth (WMKB)
3 Skn Hero,S-61A-4
12 Skn Lightning,F-5E,F-5F,RF-5E
15 Skn Panther(part of Pulatibang 3),Hawk Mk108,Hawk Mk208,MB339AM
18 Skn Lipan,F/A-18D
RMAF Gong Kedak (WMGK)
17 Skn,Su-30MKM (2006)
RMAF Kuantan-Sultan Ahmed Shah (WMKD)
6 Skn Cakra,Hawk Mk108,Hawk Mk208
19 Skn Cobra,MiG-29N,MiG-29NUB [/b] -
he merely denied that the RMAF is gonna stop using the MIG-29,Originally posted by kilroy:in case you are not aware, their Minister for Defence Najib has denied the report in Janes. zaobao quoted a report in malaysian newspaper some time back. here's the orignial report:
http://www.nanyang.com/index.php?ch=7&pg=10&ac=639620
but he did not denied the JANE'S report that the RMAF is gonna cold storage the MIG-29.
in short... the MIG-29 would be place in storage, due to pilot shortage as JANE's has reported, but will remains under the RMAF "official" orbat inventory.
even during normal active status... many already noted their MIG-29s deplorable state of readiness..
come hell and fire... only GOD knows if their "cold storage" MIG-29 remains flight and combat worthy, with all the neccessary staff, pilot, spares and armament. -
Their F-5s (qty:10) are also in storage, as reported last year.( I was told that they are in that state for # of years), it was reported that they are looking to upgrade half of them and the others to be sold.Originally posted by Fatum:they've got a pretty extensive mix of aircraft without having many of each ... their logistics must be a nightmare ...
Anyway , there is no other report after that.
The RF-5s(qty:3) are suppose to be still operational.
As for Mig-29s to be in storage, well that is not the first time, A-4 after 8 years of svc, and of course the abovementioned F-5s ( not sure how many years of svc).
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the purchase of super hornet is still
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The latest report said that becos of the purchase of Su-30 and others, the budget for the next 5 years is already used up, so I dun think there is any big ticket purchase for now till perhaps after 2010.Originally posted by duotiga83:the purchase of super hornet is still -
smt? old news. try reading the latest. -
Whats the latest then?Originally posted by ferryman2393:smt? old news. try reading the latest. -
MiG-29OVT aka MiG-35Originally posted by Shotgun:Whats the latest then?
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Nope. Mig 29 Mothball. -
U can say that again....Originally posted by papabear20046
Fighters/Jets Airbases
RMAF Butterworth (WMKB)
3 Skn Hero,S-61A-4
12 Skn Lightning,F-5E,F-5F,RF-5E
15 Skn Panther(part of Pulatibang 3),Hawk Mk108,Hawk Mk208,MB339AM
18 Skn Lipan,F/A-18D
RMAF Gong Kedak (WMGK)
17 Skn,Su-30MKM (2006)
RMAF Kuantan-Sultan Ahmed Shah (WMKD)
6 Skn Cakra,Hawk Mk108,Hawk Mk208
19 Skn Cobra,MiG-29N,MiG-29NUB [/quote]
[quote]Originally posted by Fatum:they've got a pretty extensive mix of aircraft without having many of each ... their logistics must be a nightmare ... -
Well, better than the Indonesia Air Force.. Buy fighters (Sukhois ), but no weopons. Duh!Originally posted by beavan:first time i heard got planes no pilots.