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Russia Mikoyan (MiG)
MiG-35
Deep modernization of the MiG-29 airframe with AESA radar, upgraded avionics, an optical-locator system and reduced radar signature, marketed as a 4++ generation multirole fighter. Entered limited service with the Russian Aerospace Forces, with production numbers remaining small.
In service since 2019 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
2,400
km/h
2,000
km range
17,500
m ceiling
7,000
kg payload
1.05
T/W
💲 ≈ $45,000,000, Estimated export unit cost
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2019. Status: active · ~12 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
$113M – $158M
Acquisition is only ~30% of lifecycle cost, operating & support dominate over ~30 yrs. Rough 2.5–3.5× the unit price. How we estimate this →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the MiG-35 can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Powerplant
The MiG-35's engine has its own full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 2,400 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 2.25 Mach |
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 2,000 km |
| Combat radius Distance an aircraft can fly, complete its mission and return without refueling. Roughly a third of ferry range. | 1,000 km |
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 17,500 m |
| Thrust-to-weight Engine thrust divided by loaded weight. Above 1.0 the aircraft can accelerate going straight up. On a standalone engine record, this is the engine's own thrust divided by its dry weight, the standard figure of merit for jet engines. | 1.05 |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts. | 9 |
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 7,000 kg |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers. | Khibiny-M EW suite, chaff, flares |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 17.3 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span. | 12 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 4.7 m |
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 11,000 kg |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 20,800 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 1 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | 2x Klimov RD-33MK afterburning turbofans |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 2 |
| Thrust Total engine thrust (with afterburner where applicable). | 88 kN |
| Fuel capacity Internal fuel volume. | 4,750 L |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbofan |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | Zhuk-AE AESA |
|---|---|
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | OLS-UEM optical-locator system |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $45,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 12 |
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public Mikoyan (MiG) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 has a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h.
What is the range of the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 has a maximum range of 2,000 km.
What is the weapons payload of the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 can carry up to 7,000 kg of weapons payload.
How much does the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 weigh? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 has a combat weight of 20,800 kg.
How many crew does the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 require? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35's primary weapon is the 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon.
What engine does the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 use? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 is powered by the 2x Klimov RD-33MK afterburning turbofans.
What is the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 used for? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 is a fighter aircraft typically used for air superiority, multirole combat.
How many countries operate the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 cost? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-35 has an approximate unit cost of 45,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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