MiG-29K is designed as a multi-role fighter in addition to fighter-interceptor Su-27K on aircraft carriers, which was planned to adopt the Soviet Navy in the 90s. However, due to the series went only aircraft firm Sukhoi. But in spite of this, thanks to the acquisition in Russia India aircraft carrier "Admiral Gorshkov", as well as a multi-role fighter for this ship was commissioned forty-six MiG-29K with deliveries starting after 2003 of the year.
MiG-29K – video
Tests equipped with MiG-hook 29KVP shown, he could safely take off from the springboard, and planting using aerobatsplane was possible within a range of operating aircraft weight. However, it was decided, that for creating an ideal deck MIG-29 is necessary to increase the wing area and thrust powerplant. Since it took a new version, Mikoyan design it on the new multi-purpose MiG-29M, who had lightweight airframe and multifunctional radar and able to use precision-guided munitions.
uprated engines
When creating Mig Mig-29M and 29K-specific interference occurred. So, boosted engines RD-ZZK, designed for carrier-based aircraft, They were installed on the MiG-29M. The new engine in a short time can develop cravings 92,17 kN, that was convenient to take-off, in case of missed or for correcting deviations in the planning preplant.
new wing
The main feature of the MiG-29K is its new wing, folding almost a third of its scale and equipped with double-slotted flaps with increased chord, with the increased span ailerons. Wingtips were more spaced out, and their cross section is enlarged to accommodate the elements of the new system EW. The front edge of the wing was straight line variable sweep and a slight increase in thickness at the root portion.
In addition to the new wing of MiG-29K had a new enhanced chassis with a long-stroke shock absorber rod and the brake hook.
In addition to the automatic direction finder "Node" serial planes were to have a completely automatic landing on an aircraft carrier system. Experimental aircraft using such a system, which provides guaranteed aircraft landing within six meter circumference on the deck at indications vertical and translational velocities in the range strictly limited. It was not quite enough for a guaranteed hit in arresting gear cable and landing on the center line of the flight deck.
Tests on an aircraft carrier
The first experimental plane took off 23 June 1988 year and 1 November 1989 the year was used for extensive testing on the ship "Tbilisi". The second experimental model used mainly for testing systems and has made only six landings on aircraft carrier.
The end of the "cold war" and the collapse of the Soviet Union caused the cessation of work on the creation of the same type with "Tbilisi" ships. Sam "Tbilisi" became "Admiral Kuznetsov", and the acquisition of two separate types of fighters for its air wing proved unacceptably expensive in 2000 year.
Photo MiG-29K
