TheMikoyan MiG-35(Russian:Ð Ð¸ÐºÐ¾Ñ Ð½ РиР-35,NATO reporting name:Fulcrum-F) is a further development of theMiG-29M/M2andMiG-29K/KUBtechnology. It is classified as a4++ generation jet fighterbyMikoyan.[2]The first prototype was a modification of the aircraft that previously served as MiG-29M2 model demonstrator. 10 prototypes have been built so far and are currently subject to extensive field trials.[3]The MiG-35 is now classed as a medium-weight aircraft because its maximum take-off weight has increased by 30 percent, exceeding its previous criteria of classification.[citation needed]

MiG Corporation first officially presented the MiG-35 internationally during theAero India2007 air show.[4]The MiG-35 was officially unveiled when theRussian Minister of Defence, Sergey Ivanov, visited Lukhovitsky Machine Building Plant "MAPO-MIG".[5]The single seat version is designated MiG-35 and the two-seat version is MiG-35D. The fighter has vastly improved avionics and weapon systems, notably the newAESA radarand the uniquely designed Optical Locator System (OLS), relieves the aircraft from relying onground-controlled interception(GCI) systems and enables it to conduct independent multi-role missions.