War Thunder’s MiG-35 Will Bring 8 Active Radar-Homing Missiles to Sky Odyssey
The Rank IX USSR/Russia fighter will also carry Kh-38 and Grom-2 air-to-surface weapons, along with a T-220 targeting pod.
War Thunder’s MiG-35 will join the USSR/Russia aviation tree at Rank IX in the upcoming Sky Odyssey major update. It brings up to 8 R-77-1 active radar-homing missiles, a new AESA radar, and a broad air-to-surface arsenal that gives it tools for several combat roles. Gaijin Entertainment laid out the aircraft’s planned kit in a new MiG-35 breakdown.
The aircraft combines high flight performance with a modern missile warning system, laser warning system, and T-220 targeting pod. Its large wing and high-thrust engines retain the speed and maneuverability associated with the MiG-29 family, while the new radar has a wider field of view for high-rank air combat.
The MiG-35’s radar and weapons cover several roles
Air-to-air combat centers on up to eight R-77-1 active radar-homing missiles, supported by R-27T, R-27R, and R-73 missiles for different engagement ranges. The aircraft’s new helmet-mounted display is also part of the planned equipment package.
The T-220 targeting pod opens access to laser-guided weapons such as the Kh-38ML and Kh-29L. The MiG-35 can also carry Grom-2 long-range gliding satellite-guided missiles. For Nuclear Escalation, its options include the Kh-31PD anti-radiation missile, the Kh-31AD anti-ship missile, and the new Kh-35U. The Kh-35U has a smaller warhead than the Kh-31AD, but its GNSS guidance correction and longer range allow it to acquire targets independently from farther away.
Why the MiG-35 is called the last MiG
The MiG-35 is a light generation 4++ fighter designed to engage air, ground, and surface targets in any weather and at any time of day. Its project began in 2007 as a modernization of the MiG-29M, although development used the carrier-based MiG-29K as its foundation.
The aircraft made its maiden flight on November 24, 2016. Its basic version appeared at the MAKS-2017 air show, and the first aircraft entered service in 2019. Only 6 aircraft have been produced so far, including 4 single-seat MiG-35 fighters and 2 two-seat MiG-35UB aircraft. Large-scale production has not begun, making the MiG-35 the last serial fighter produced by MiG.
Gaijin Entertainment notes that the vehicle’s specifications may still change before the MiG-35 is added to War Thunder, so the final configuration may differ from this preview.
With its 8-missile air-to-air load and broad strike options, the MiG-35 is positioned between lighter MiG fighters and heavier Sukhoi aircraft. Which part of its loadout would you take into battle? Follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam, and Telegram.
War Thunder
Developed by Gaijin Entertainment
War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat MMO featuring aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval craft spanning from the early 20th century to the modern era. Players progress through technology trees across multiple nations, unlocking increasingly advanced military vehicles. The game offers three realism tiers for each vehicle type: arcade, realistic, and simulator modes. Originally developed as a flight simulator under the name "World of Planes," the game expanded to include tanks in 2014 and naval forces later, becoming a combined-arms experience. A mobile version was released in 2023.
- Genre Shooter, Simulator, Tactical
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
- Perspective First person, Third person, Virtual Reality
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
- Release January 28, 2013
- Publisher Gaijin Entertainment
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