Pilots Praise Performance Of MiG-35's Initial Test Flight

The first test flight of Russia's new MiG-35 multi-role fighter was considered a success, reports the Tass news agency (Moscow).

The two-seat MiG-35UB performed well during the flight on Jan. 26, said the pilot. The test focused on the aircraft's steadiness, controllability and maneuverability, said the senior test pilot.

The MiG-35 features the latest avionics and a wide range of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. Its operating range is about 50 percent greater than its...