MIG MAPO's joint venture Aerospace Technology Systems (ATSC) service company has completed a Phase III and IV avionics and weapons upgrade of the Royal Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF) first two MAPO MiG-29N Fulcrum fighters.
The improvements are focused on upgrading the fighters' weapons control systems, allowing for the integration in 1999 of Vympel R-77 (AA-12 Adder) active radar guided missiles and Kh-27T (AS-14 Kedge) air-to-surface missiles.
Other modifications include the installation of retractable inflight refuelling probes and increasing combat loads to 4,000kg.
ATSC Combat Aircraft Division's new site at Kuantan AB plans to complete the upgrade of the RMAF's remaining 14 single-seat MiG-29s by April 1999.
Source: Flight International
