Hi all, whats the fuss between the difference between
MIG-29Ns & VIPERS block 40-52 types? Well many in fact.Not
to be biased First,f-16s are fly by wires with avionics suite &
MFDs upgradable to employ more powerful radar suite ie Hughes
APG-73.Bvr package includes aim-9L or P
sparrow,amraam,even some with matra-magic missiles.Of course they
are advanced but there are limitations or envelopes to a weapons
system or flight envelope.Thats only for air to air how abt air to
ground?CBUs mavericks,LGBs,FLIR/LANTIRN,HARMs,HTS PODS to name a few.These r all impressive.Down point is
these all adds to weight limitations to an aircraft performance in
combat this means DIE!!!! i.e in sam evasions
or high threat theatres.The most profound survivability is depends
still on the skill of the pilots!!!! Whereas the MIG-29Ns are hydromechanical flight actuators.Maneuvres
very impressive due to vympell R-77 turbines pushing the plane well
past mach-2 unfortunate for viper pilots in a turning dogfight the
radius of turn is almost equal to the viper’s but main difference
lies in the avionics suite.Analog displays adds weight.Improvements
made by Germany to its MIG fleet proves they
are very versatile.Improved range by adding more internal fuel
tanks what more is the helmet mounted targeting system gives it a
big edge.Notorious wise its IRST system has a
greater detection range than the viper’s radar providing a
BVR lock on using IR-seekers well beyond the
f-15s range shown interest even in planes like the rafale.DID you
know the cobra and the bell maneuvre has its purposes?The best part
is to use them to shoot down AWACS,J-STARS,AEW A/Cs.REFER to PARIS
AIRSHOW FOR FURTHER DEMONSTRATIONS.WELL THE
LAST THING WHICH MAKES A DIFFERENCE WILL BE THE QUALITY OF THE
PILOTS.EVEN WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT
A VERY TALENTED POOL EVEN FEW IN NUMBERS MAKES ALOT OF
DIFFERENCE!!!!!