MIG-62PM Fulcrum V

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            MIG-29 of the German Luftwaffe (Air Force) nose on.
            Image Source: Paul Nann's Aviation Gallery

     The Mikoyan Gurevich MIG-29 was introduced into service in 1987. The
Fulcrum, as it became known, heralded a new generation of fighters for the
USSR. When the USSR became the CIS, the Fulcrum stayed in the militaries
inventory. It had good foreign sales, with India and Syria the main buyers,
as well as other countries.
     The MIG-62PM has been modified over the years, one major improvement
has been the upgunning of the Fulcrum III. The addition of hardpoints on the
intake added firepower to the aircraft which added some prestige to the
aircraft. This allowed the earlier versions to compete with the SU-27 series
of aircraft. Also, the vectored engines mounted on the SU-56 are also
mounted, as well as forward canards to improve it's maneuverability. A
retractable refuelling probe is also installed to increase it's endurance on
missions, as well as MFD's included in the earlier variants. The modern day
MIG-62PM is still obsolete, as the frame is nearly 80 years old, and
numerous upgrades over the years have extended the life of the Fulcrum
fighter. One important modification to the overall design was a reworked
cockpit and canopy, allowing 360 vision.

 Handling    Speed   Body  Armor  Signature  Autopilot Cost
    3      875/1550*   5     15       3          5     19M¥

Seating: 1 bucket seat (1 + 1 for two-seat version)
Access: 1 canopy
Economy: .4 km per liter
Cargo: 2 underseat (+ 2) + 2 storage
Fuel: 2,000 liters (1,950 two-seat)
Sensors: Military I (6)
ECM/ECCM: Military II (5)/Military II (5)
     Additional Features: One hardpoint mounted Vigilant rotary cannon with
a 500 round belt. Available is one inner wing hardpoint with 10 CF capacity,
three outer wing hardpoints with 6 CF capacity. Also mounted on the intakes
is a single hardpoint with a 4 CF capacity each. A fly-by- wire system is
installed. See below for more information .
*Increase max speed to 2,700kph on afterburner, and Economy is 6 liters per
kilometer.

     Like the SU-56, the MIG-62 has the same maneuvering equipment as the
SU-56, allowing exceptional combat maneuvers in combat. With the addition of
upgraded electronics, composite frame with added armor increases the plane
considerably. The canards give a -2 modifier to all maneuvering tests
required, as well as the engines giving a -1 modifier. And yes, I know the
photo doesn't reflect my mods, but if it does, rest assured I will put it
up!

Eric Johnson, 1996.

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