The Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant SE, a part of the Ukroboronprom Group, has handed over to the military another upgraded MiG-29MU1 fighter jet.
That’s according to the plant CEO Dmytro Matrunchyk, Ukroboronprom’s press service reports.
“On the eve of Ukraine Defender Day, the enterprise launched test flights of another modernized MiG-29MU1 jet,” the official said, adding that, following successful tests, Ukraine defense officials had accepted the fighter for service before it was deployed to its permanent base.
The plant has performed a set of repair works, extended the fighter jet’s service life, and installed Ukraine-made equipment and systems as part of modernization (having replaced Soviet parts). Thus, tactical and technical performance of the Air Force’s main combat aircraft was enhanced.
Further modernization of this type of aircraft is underway, Matrunchyk added.
In July, the plant handed over to one of Ukraine’s air force brigades a repaired MiG-29 fighter with an overhauled engine and new avionics installed. (UNIAN/Business World Magazine)