The MiG-29M OVT (Fulcrum F) highly maneuverable air superiority fighter was shown for the first time in August 2005 during the MAKS Air Show outside Moscow. The single-seat fighter, also marketed for export as the MiG-35, is powered by RD-33 OVT thrust vectoring control engines. The RD-33 OVT engines provide superior maneuverability capability to the aircraft enhancing its performance in close air-to-air engagements.
"The unique performance characteristics of this aircraft are based on RD-33 OVT thrust vectoring control engines," said an official at the Klimov Design Bureau, which manufactures the engines.
The MIG Corporation has proposed the MiG-29M single-seat and the MiG-29M2 twin-seat aircraft for the Indian Air Force's procurement order for 126 fighters. Mig-29M/M2 could be assembled locally by HAL if the Indian government finally selects this aircraft.
In early 2005, the U.S. administration approved the sale of the F-16 aircraft to Pakistan and therefore increased the stakes for the Mig-29M fighter.
The Farnborough International Airshow opens July 17 and will run through July 23.
