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Disputes and assumptions regarding the 5th generation fighter MiG LMFS

Disputes and assumptions regarding the 5th generation fighter MiG LMFS
The foreign press recalled that, that Russia had at least two 5th generation fighter programs.

The main "information share" is Su-57, which they plan to put into service with the Russian Aerospace Forces in the current (2020) year. But there is also a project from MiG, which is designated as LMFS (Light multipurpose front-line aircraft). This aircraft was supposed to replace the MiG-29, as well as MiG-35. true, We need to recognize, that we still have problems with the prevalence of 35 MiGs.

MiG LMFS is designated as an aircraft with stealth technology. It was these plans that were originally voiced at the mention of the project of this combat vehicle.. Data on his planned performance characteristics remain extremely contradictory..

It was initially reported, that LMFS will be equipped with a pair of engines with thrust 10 tons each (mentioned "Klimovsk" VK-10M). Then, statements began to appear regarding a possible "revolutionary" configuration, when the plane will be equipped with a flat nozzle. In this case, the engines could be those, which are currently being developed as second stage engines for the Su-57. The declared radius of combat use is 1100-1200 km.

An article previously appeared in the French media, where it was stated, that the promising MiG "has a" canard ". This added, that for maneuverability the fighter is supposedly going to be equipped with an "abdominal fin".

Chinese portal Sohu came out with material, which says, what if the design of the MiG LMFS is implemented, then it "will surpass in many respects another Russian fifth-generation fighter - the Su-57". The same author adds, that the MiG representatives "borrowed the scheme from the Chinese J-20". Other foreign authors, entering into an absentee dispute, declare, that the project of the Russian MiG LMFS, perhaps, appeared earlier, than the project of the Chinese fighter J-20.

However, all this controversy and contradictory statements with assumptions are hardly worth much.. There is no official information about, that the LMFS project are going to be implemented. There is no evidence that, that the military department finances work in this direction for two Russian aircraft building companies at once. Therefore, while the MiG LMFS continues to remain in the form of the author's graphics or layouts.

It is important to note that, what if there are such developments, it means, that, if necessary, the implementation of the Migovskaya program of the 5th generation fighter can be started (renewed). If there is technology, then keeping them in the far drawer of the table for a long time is hardly worth it, but it is not worthwhile to dissipate efforts with limited resources on several projects at once.

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