MiG-27K

This page is about the Soviet jet fighter MiG-27K. For the other MiG-27, see MiG-27M.

MiG-27K

MiG-27K

Description

The MiG-27K is a rank Soviet jet fighter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Winged Lions".

General info

Flight performance

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Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 13,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	2,182	2,172		36.6	36.8	133.9	127.3	750
Upgraded	___	___		__._	__._	__._	__._

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
X	✓	✓	✓	X	✓

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1,417		N/A	508	473	~__	~__

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 675	< 650	< 700	N/A

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Basic mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
Tumansky R-29B-300		1	11,605 kg		419 - 472 kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)				Max Takeoff Weight
Weight (each)	Type		11m fuel	20m fuel	30m fuel	39m fuel
1,780 kg	Afterburning axial-flow turbojet		12,964 kg	13,912 kg	15,065 kg	16,135 kg	20,760 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition	100%	WEP	11m fuel	20m fuel	30m fuel	39m fuel	MTOW
Stationary	7,950 kgf	10,208 kgf	0.79	0.73	0.68	0.63	0.49
Optimal	8,268 kgf (1,400 km/h)	12,633 kgf (1,400 km/h)	0.97	0.91	0.84	0.78	0.61

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns)	CCIP (Rockets)	CCIP (Bombs)	CCRP (Bombs)

Offensive armament

The MiG-27K is armed with:

• A choice between two presets:
  • 1 x 30 mm GSh-6-30 cannon, belly-mounted (300 rpg)
  • 1 x 30 mm GSh-6-30 cannon (300 rpg) + 72 x countermeasures

Suspended armament

The MiG-27K can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 2 x R-13M1 missiles
• 7 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (1,750 kg total)
• 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
• 7 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (3,500 kg total)
• 80 x S-8KO rockets
• 4 x S-24B rockets
• 2 x Kh-23M missiles
• 4 x Kh-25ML missiles
• 2 x Kh-29L missiles
• 2 x Kh-29T missiles
• 4 x R-60M missiles
• 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 128 x S-5KP rockets
• 20 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (2,000 kg total)
• 12 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs + 64 x S-5KP rockets (1,200 kg total)
• 2 x R-13M1 missiles + 2 x Kh-25ML missiles
• 2 x R-13M1 missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets + 3 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 2 x R-13M1 missiles + 2 x S-24B rockets
• 2 x R-13M1 missiles + 12 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (1,200 kg total)
• 2 x R-13M1 missiles + 2 x S-24B rockets + 3 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 4 x R-60M missiles + 5 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (1,250 kg total)
• 4 x R-60M missiles + 5 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (2,500 kg total)
• 4 x R-60M missiles + 12 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (1,200 kg total)
• 80 x S-8KO rockets + 3 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 80 x S-8KO rockets + 3 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (750 kg total)
• 40 x S-8KO rockets + 4 x R-60M missiles + 3 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 40 x S-8KO rockets + 4 x R-60M missiles + 3 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (750 kg total)
• 40 x S-8KO rockets + 5 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (2,500 kg total)
• 2 x S-24B rockets + 4 x R-60M missiles
• 2 x S-24B rockets + 5 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (1,250 kg total)
• 2 x S-24B rockets + 5 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (2,500 kg total)
• 2 x S-24B rockets + 40 x S-8KO rockets
• 2 x S-24B rockets + 40 x S-8KO rockets + 3 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 2 x S-24B rockets + 4 x R-60M missiles + 3 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 2 x S-24B rockets + 4 x R-60M missiles + 3 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (750 kg total)
• 4 x R-60M missiles + 2 x Kh-25ML missiles
• 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 500 total) + 2 x S-24B rockets
• 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 500 total) + 40 x S-8KO rockets + 3 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 500 total) + 5 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (1,250 kg total)
• 4 x 500 kg KAB-500 bombs (2,000 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg KAB-500 bombs + 4 x R-60M missiles (1,000 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg KAB-500 bombs + 2 x R-13M1 missiles (1,000 kg total)
• 4 x 500 kg KAB-500L bombs (2,000 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg KAB-500L bombs + 2 x R-13M1 missiles (1,000 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg KAB-500L bombs + 4 x R-60M missiles (1,000 kg total)

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

The MiG-27K is the final Soviet version of the MiG-27 ground attack aircraft, derived from the MiG-23. This variant of the MiG-27 differs from previous versions mainly through the inclusion of an onboard laser designator and compatibility with TV-guided weapons systems.

The MiG-27K is a variant of the MiG-27, a ground-attack aircraft derived from the earlier MiG-23. Compared to the MiG-23, the MiG-27 featured a revised downward-sloping nose, leading the aircraft to be nicknamed "Balkon" ("Balcony") because of its improved frontal visibility. The aircraft also had simpler non-variable intake ramps and a fixed engine nozzle, leading to weight savings. In accordance with its ground attack role, the MiG-27 lacked a radar and was instead fitted with ground attack systems.

The MiG-27K followed the previous MiG-27M as the ultimate variant of the MiG-27 in Soviet service. The most notable change was the addition of a laser designator and targeting pod in the nose of the aircraft. Additionally, the aircraft gained the ability to carry TV-guided munitions. In total, roughly 200 MiG-27Ks were built for the Soviet air force.

Media

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See also

Related development

• MiG-23 (Family)

External links

• Official data sheet - more details about the performance