Mig-33 Flatback (Mig 1.44)

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The MIG-33 Flatback is a hypothetical design based off of the experimental MIG-1.44 concept test plane. The MIG-1.44 only flew once in 2000, about 10 years later then planned. It was originally designed by the soviets to counter the emerging ATF programs in Europe (Euro Fighter Typhoon, Gripen, Rafael, etc), however as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, all work more or less stagnated for a decade. Many concepts from the MIG-1.44 found there way into later designs such as the SU-57 Felon and J-20 Dragon. My fictitious design has taken the MIG-1.44 and merged it with more modern design aspects that would be later seen in the MIG-29SMT's and MIG-35's, with some obviously "test beddy" parts of the design removed and replaced with a more "combative" look. It's inspired by the MIG-42 as seen in the Jet Fighter V video game. This aircraft would have served as a medium weight - long range multirole fighter to compensate for many of the failures (specifically in payload and range) of the MIG-29 family. It also spots a very hefty radar with ampule room for sensors and other gadgets not found on most modern SU or MIG platforms. This aircraft would have likely seen several variants with a very lethal and expense version going to the Russian air force and lower cost - less capable versions going to export for Russian aligned nations with a sizable wallet. For scaling purposes - the Flatback is are each roughly 56ft long or 17.1 meters. Russian planes are typically larger then western planes due to less-advanced tech taking requiring more space inside the airframe to due the same job as western planes. Please note all of my aircraft are clean - as in there are no weapons mounts or weapons - if this is something you guys want added let me know. I place this model out for free - please do not re-produce for profit or resale in anyway. If you wish to use my models in a project please credit me with creation of the model. If you have questions please reach out to me on Cults. Thank you!