MiG-1.42 MFI
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foxhound
Mar 22, 2006, 9:02:19 AM3/22/06
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The MiG 1.42 Mnogofunktsionalny Frontovoi Istrebitel (Multifunctional
Frontline Fighter), or MFI, was designed as a response to the American
F-22. Its makers, MAPO-MiG, say it will be able to outperform the most
advanced US fighter, the F-22 Raptor. Like the F-22, the MiG 1.42 has a
"thrust vectoring" system that gives it greater manueverability than
current fighters. It also has similar stealth capabilities, employing
composite materials, a special shape, S-shaped compressor channels,
internal weapon storage, and perhaps an active radar cancellation
system or a plasma cloud stealth system to avoid detection. Considering
previous Russian fighters, such as the super-maneuverable Su-37, the
MiG 1.42 will definitely enjoy greater maneuverability. Additionally,
MAPO-MiG also claims that it would be stealthier than the F-22. And,
since it is bigger, the MiG 1.42 will have a greater range. The MiG
1.42 is a twin-engine aircraft with a cranked delta wing, canards, twin
tail fins, jet intakes under the nose, and 3D vectoring nozzles. It
features the new Phazotron N-014 phased array fire control radar as
well as a rear-facing N-012 radar. Even though the 70 million dollar
MiG 1.42 costs less than half of the F-22's $150 million, the
cash-strapped Russian military cannot afford it. However, the Russian
government may try to market the aircraft to India and China
Frontline Fighter), or MFI, was designed as a response to the American
F-22. Its makers, MAPO-MiG, say it will be able to outperform the most
advanced US fighter, the F-22 Raptor. Like the F-22, the MiG 1.42 has a
"thrust vectoring" system that gives it greater manueverability than
current fighters. It also has similar stealth capabilities, employing
composite materials, a special shape, S-shaped compressor channels,
internal weapon storage, and perhaps an active radar cancellation
system or a plasma cloud stealth system to avoid detection. Considering
previous Russian fighters, such as the super-maneuverable Su-37, the
MiG 1.42 will definitely enjoy greater maneuverability. Additionally,
MAPO-MiG also claims that it would be stealthier than the F-22. And,
since it is bigger, the MiG 1.42 will have a greater range. The MiG
1.42 is a twin-engine aircraft with a cranked delta wing, canards, twin
tail fins, jet intakes under the nose, and 3D vectoring nozzles. It
features the new Phazotron N-014 phased array fire control radar as
well as a rear-facing N-012 radar. Even though the 70 million dollar
MiG 1.42 costs less than half of the F-22's $150 million, the
cash-strapped Russian military cannot afford it. However, the Russian
government may try to market the aircraft to India and China
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