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Mikoyan MiG-29 Polish Air Force
After 2011-2014 modernization of the Fulcrum fleet, numerous system of the MiG-29 were updated, including navigational suite, mission computer, addition of the MIL-STD 1553 serial data bus, and introduction of the 5x4 inches MFCD display in the cockpit. The presented herewith cockpit is a rather detailed representation of its current look in the actual aircraft. Unfortunately, while the modernization was certainly an improvement, especially in terms of reducing the pilot’s workload, it must be considered just an interim solution, as the capabilities of the Fulcrums were increased only incrementally, without interfering with aircraft’s hardware e.g. radar, or expanding the weapons’ variety. Consequently, while still beloved by its pilots, polish MiGs with each passing year are becoming increasingly outdated, and are set for retirement around 2030.
Mikoyan MiG-29 Polish Air Force
After 2011-2014 modernization of the Fulcrum fleet, numerous system of the MiG-29 were updated, including navigational suite, mission computer, addition of the MIL-STD 1553 serial data bus, and introduction of the 5x4 inches MFCD display in the cockpit. The presented herewith cockpit is a rather detailed representation of its current look in the actual aircraft. Unfortunately, while the modernization was certainly an improvement, especially in terms of reducing the pilot’s workload, it must be considered just an interim solution, as the capabilities of the Fulcrums were increased only incrementally, without interfering with aircraft’s hardware e.g. radar, or expanding the weapons’ variety. Consequently, while still beloved by its pilots, polish MiGs with each passing year are becoming increasingly outdated, and are set for retirement around 2030.