Mikoyan-Gurevich 29SMT Russian tactical jet fighter
Eastern Express 72108

Dimensions: 240 (length) * 158 (wingspan)
No. of parts: 89

The Mikoyan-Gurevich 29SMT Russian jet fighter: an upgrade package of the first-generation Mikoyan-Gurevich 29s (9.12 to 9.13) containing many enhancements intended for the Mikoyan-Gurevich 29M. Additional fuel tanks in a further enlarged spine provide a maximum flight range of 2,100 km (on internal fuel). The cockpit has an enhanced HOTAS design, two 152*203 mm (6*8 inch) color liquid crystal MFDs and two smaller monochrome LCDs. The upgraded Zhuk-ME radar provides similar features to the Mikoyan-Gurevich 29M. The powerplant are upgraded RD-33 ser.3 engines with afterburning thrust rated the same at 8,300 kgf (81.4 kN) each. The weapons load was increased to 4,500 kg on six underwing and one ventral hardpoints, with similar weapon choices as for the Mikoyan-Gurevich 29M variant. The upgraded aircraft has also a painted path for non-Russian origin avionics and weapons. [Wikipedia]