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 Posted: Jan 02, 2010 - 10:45 AM
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| I read a long time ago that the new MiGs are equipped with that but I have never had a chance of finding any photos that show it. Anybody happen to have a snapshot of how it looks like? |
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That_Engine_Guy
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Posted: Jan 02, 2010 - 05:45 PM
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You mean this tank?
Compare the MiG-29SMT to the MiG-29A
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Posted: Jan 02, 2010 - 06:36 PM
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Is that the same as the "fatback" configuration the "C" or later models have, or is that a true attached conformal tank?
I was always under the impression it was just an enlarged dorsal fuselage area on later models to expand internal capacity. The MiG-29SMT seems to look even bigger than the fatbacks though!  |
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Posted: Jan 02, 2010 - 08:09 PM
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I think it is simply a larger back to the aircraft, not sure if it's 'removable' but does appear to be different shapes/sizes on different SMTs
Here is a MiG-29C and a view of another SMT with what appears to be no hump?
In the close up, it appears the 'tank' may attach and replace specific panels aft of the cockpit?
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Posted: Jan 02, 2010 - 10:39 PM
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Thanks for those pictures. Now I finally get to see what it means as a "fat back".
Based on your last picture, I do think it's an attachment that requires removal of skin panels too. I recalled reading somewhere that it takes two hours to do up the configuration. Just that I just couldn't find pictures of it. |
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Posted: Jan 03, 2010 - 01:37 AM
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Yup, definitely different than the C version, or fatback configuration! Thanks for the newer pics TEG, and thanks to you ed.r.lee for sparking this insightful thread! Sure was nice seeing something new about MiG-29s that I wasn't aware of!  |
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ed.r.lee
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Posted: Jan 04, 2010 - 02:54 PM
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Finally found it, it is indeed a strap-on tank.
It's a little pathetic that even with a strap-on and 3 external fuel tanks, the range is only 3,100km. A 4000km range will make the MiG-29 looks much more attractive considering the fuel cost. |
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Posted: Jan 05, 2010 - 02:48 PM
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| Its designed as a short to medium range interceptor. |
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