In later generations, Su-27 was famous all over the world. By constantly exporting Su-27, Sukhoi made enough profits. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, he could still make profits by exports and maintain the operation of the company. In contrast, another design bureau that was almost the same as the world had to be merged.

This design bureau is the "Migoyan Glevic Design Bureau". The MiG series fighter jets, established by Artem Migoyan and Mikhail Gulevic in 1939, are the first letters of the two design surnames.

Since its establishment, MiG fighter jets have begun to develop continuously. However, the early models did not shine in World War II. At that time, it was mainly the world of LaClass and Jacques. After World War II, in terms of jet fighters, MiG fighter jets became the pillar of the Soviet sky.

Starting from the earliest MiG-15, the aircraft of the Migoyan Design Bureau not only flew in the Soviet sky, but were almost also the main fighter of socialist countries. Since its production, the MiG-21 has become the world's largest-produced fighter, and only the -16 can compete with it.

Afterwards, the MiG25 established the dominant position of the fighter jets of the MiG25 Design Bureau. Although this fighter is a backward fighter jet made of stainless steel, until now, the Western world led by the United States is still trembling under the deterrence of the MiG25. They can't even take out the same fighter jets to compete with the MiG25.

After that, the products of the Migoyang Design Bureau continued to emerge from afar. The MiG31 was developed based on the MiG25, and the MiG29 was an advanced fighter of the Soviets.

In fact, in terms of reputation, the aircraft produced by the Sukhoi Design Bureau were mainly produced by itself and were almost not exported, so it was not as famous as the Mikoyan Design Bureau. In the 1980s, the Mikoyan Design Bureau was at its peak.

Therefore, after visiting the Sukhoi Design Bureau, the next stop of Andre's itinerary was not the Black Sea Shipyard, but the Mikoyan Design Bureau.

Andre's previous car was MiG25. In theory, he should have more feelings for Migoyan Design Bureau.

However, the reality was unexpected. General Andre has always been very concerned about the Sukhoi Design Bureau, and has fully supported the Su-27, and even personally made suggestions to instruct the development ideas of the next generation of fighter jets of the Sukhoi Design Bureau. However, Andre has almost no intersection with the Migoyan Design Bureau.

This can't help but trigger some people's associations. Is there any inside story about General Andrei favoring one over the other? For example, General Secretary Andropov's instructions?

In fact, Andre certainly had no subjective conjecture. It was just that Andrei had been flying the J-11 in his previous life, so he was very eager for the Su-27 series fighter jets. Therefore, when he accepted the proposal of the deputy commander-in-chief of the Air Force, General Yevremov, who was traveling with him, and asked to visit the Mikoyan Design Bureau, Andrei happily agreed.

Like the Sukhoi Design Bureau, the Mikoyan Design Bureau is set up in Moscow, and for many people, they are regular customers here.

Rostislav Belyakov, chief designer of the Migoyan Design Bureau, welcomes the arrival of all senior officials. Since Glevic's death in 1976, Belyakov has become a leader in the Migoyan Design Bureau. Under his leadership, he has developed or developed a series of fighter jets, including the Migo27 fighter bomber, the Migo21, the Migo25 fighter jets, the Migo29 frontline light fighter jets, the Migo31 interceptor, and even the fifth-generation fighter prototype. At the same time, this is also a long-lived guy. In later generations, he lived until he was 95 years old and witnessed the rise and fall of the Migoyan Design Bureau.

Now, Belyakov is still an energetic old man, over 60 years old, and in other places, he may be considered retired. However, in the field of aircraft design, he has unique advantages, and his experience makes him extremely wise.

His hair started to turn a little white, his forehead looked a little bald, and his beard was shaved cleanly. The first impression that Belyakov gave people was a great Soviet scientific and technological worker.

"Everyone is very welcome to visit the Migoyan Design Bureau." Belyakov said: "Now, let's first introduce our MiG-29 fighter jets. Now, they have been in large numbers in Eastern Europe to guard the sky of our motherland. At the same time, our MiG-29s will be exported to Iraq. This is the first export under the consultation of General Andrei." Belyakov said.

Although there were many people present, Belyakov also knew that General Andre was the youngest and most special among them. He was less than 30 years old and had an unlimited future. Therefore, he attached great importance to Andre. Although the hearing of the Sukhoi Design Bureau could only make him respect General Andre more in front of him.

After all, as the chief designer, it is not only necessary to be talented, but to maintain a good personal relationship with the senior executives in Moscow.

"Well, the MiG-29 is an advanced fighter. Although it does not use telex operation, it has the same first-class agility. Even when facing the -15, it has a certain ability to confront each other. This opportunity plays an irreplaceable role in protecting our sky." Andre said: "But I have a little suggestion."

The MiG-29 also began to be equipped in the Turkestan Military Region. Andre had driven this fighter. First, as a pilot, he asked the MiG-29 designer, which made everyone suddenly prick up their ears.

"The biggest problem with the MiG-29 is that the range is too short," Andre said: "Westerns laughed at us that no MiG can fly across the Dnieper River and call our fighter the airport guardians."

The range is too short! When the MiG-29 was designed, it was originally a light fighter on the front line. The internal space of the fuselage was limited and the fuel capacity was small. In order to achieve excellent combat performance, two turbofan engines were used. At the same time, in order to take off and land at the front line field airport, auxiliary air intakes were set up above the air intake, which forced the MiG-29's range to be shortened.

Some military fans compared the combination of Su-27 and MiG-29 with the American combination of -15 and -16, and believed that they were all high and low. In fact, this is completely incorrect. The vast territory of the Soviets determines that they must have interceptors with large ranges. After the production of the Su-27, the first one was equipped with the National Defense Force. Moreover, during training, it was more of a tactic of throwing spears at a distance from mid-range air and air, and rarely used close combat. Typical interceptors were used, while MiG-

29. Their mission is to enter the front-line airport and undertake the battlefield's battle for air supremacy and air suppression at any time. Fighting is the main thing in the training of the MiG-29 fighter. Moreover, according to the experience of World War II, this is a fighter that can withstand a large amount of consumption on the battlefield. It is strong and cheap and easy to produce in large quantities. At the same time, it has great flaws in terms of life. Because it is used in front-line airports, it will transition with the advancement of the front at any time, so this type of aircraft does not require a large range.

And now, Andrei said this, he was simply picking the bones in the eggs! This reminded people of some rumors. Could General Andrei want to suppress Mi Gaoyang's Design Bureau?

Admiral Yevremov, who was following him, frowned even more. In the Soviet aviation system, the National Air Defense Force is the boss, and all advanced equipment is given priority, while the Air Force can only pick up the rest. Now the Air Force finally has an advanced fighter jet, and it is still criticized by General Andre for being short-legged?

The airport guard, this sentence made the people at the Mikoyan Design Bureau even more uncomfortable.

"General Andrei, our fighter jets have fully met the performance indicators and achieved all the parameters originally designed. When we were originally designed, we did not require our MiG-29 to have a range. The maximum range of 1,500 meters is already the most suitable performance data for the MiG-29." Belyakov said. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!