Ukraine's "big **" has failed, the outcome of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict is becoming clearer, coupled with the transfer of hot spots in the Middle East and the United States, it seems that it is only a matter of time before Ukraine declares defeat.
Today, the battlefield in Ukraine has become a testing ground for Russia's new **, T-14 main battle tanks, Su-57 fighters, hypersonic missiles, etc. have all handed over satisfactory answers, and the latest 2S35 self-propelled howitzers, 2S43 vehicle-mounted howitzers and other new ** have also followed.
On this large-scale actual combat testing ground, Russia not only tests the new performance, but also advertises equipment with low visibility. The MiG-35 fighter, once unknown, suddenly appeared in Ukraine this time and became the "last train" of the Russian Aerospace Forces, leading people to speculate about its true purpose.
According to the Russian United Aircraft Corporation, the Russian Aerospace Forces have sent 4++ fighters MiG-35 to carry out combat missions and participate in all combat operations of the Russian army at this stage.
This fighter, if all goes well, will receive an official order from the Ministry of Defense after the end of this operation.
As soon as the news came out, people were surprised, it turned out that there was such an inconspicuous member of the Russian Aerospace Forces?
Since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the Russian Aerospace Forces have almost all been equipped with types of fighters, but the MiG-35 has been absent.
The fighter was originally conceived as a tactical choice to form a high-low match with Sukhoi's heavy fighters. However, the performance of the MiG-29 in the conflict was quite disappointing, especially in the situation of being easily swept by the Russian army, and the appearance of the MiG-35 was even more embarrassing.
The appearance of the MiG-35 seems to be a rare opportunity, but it is facing a lot of difficulties.
First of all, the MiG-35 is essentially a derivative of the MiG-29, and although there are many upgrades, it does not stand out in the fighter market. Compared to modern Western light fighters, the MiG-35 appears to be heavier, and its performance has not completely freed itself from the shackles of front-line fighters.
The positioning of the MiG-35 makes it a little embarrassing in the highly competitive fighter market. In today's era of multi-role fighters, the MiG-35 has not been completely transformed, and Russia's fighter force is almost monopolized by Sukhoi, making the MiG-35's early days extremely difficult.
The appearance of the MiG-35 may be to accumulate real combat experience on the battlefield and prepare for future overseas sales.
However, in order to stand out in the fighter market, the MiG-35 still needs to face a severe test of its performance and positioning in the market.
The Mikoyan Design Bureau was once a legend in the field of fighters, and whether the MiG-35 could become its last chance also raises many questions.