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MiG-29K Landing on INS Vikramaditya | Epic Carrier Landing & Wing Fold | #MiG29K #IndianNavy #INSVikramaditya
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Watch the MiG-29K, the backbone of the Indian Navy’s naval aviation, perform one of the most incredible feats in military aviation — a precision carrier landing on the INS Vikramaditya, followed by a flawless wing fold and deck taxi.

As the MiG-29K approaches at high speed, the pilot carefully lines up with the moving deck of the carrier. With landing gear down and tailhook armed, the fighter jet slams onto the deck and snags the arrestor cable, coming to a complete stop in just a few meters. This moment of intense precision and teamwork demonstrates the extreme skill required for naval operations.

Moments later, the MiG-29K’s wings fold upward, a signature move designed to save precious deck space on the aircraft carrier. Guided by deck crew with glowing wands, the aircraft taxis aside, clearing the runway for the next incoming fighter.

This seamless process showcases the power, coordination, and discipline of naval aviation — where every second counts, and every movement must be perfect. From approach to arrestor stop to wing fold, it’s a breathtaking ballet of man and machine at sea.

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About the MiG-29K

The MiG-29K is a 4.5 generation multi-role carrier-based fighter jet designed by Russia’s Mikoyan and customized for the Indian Navy.
• Top Speed: Mach 2.2 (~2,400 km/h)
• Combat Range: ~1,500 km
• Engines: 2 × Klimov RD-33MK afterburning turbofans
• Special Features: Short take-off using ski-jump, arrested landing, folding wings
• Armament:
• R-73 and R-77 air-to-air missiles
• Kh-35 anti-ship missiles
• Precision-guided bombs and rockets
• 30mm GSh-30 cannon

Deployed on INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, the MiG-29K plays a vital role in India’s maritime defense and power projection.

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Why Carrier Landings Are So Difficult

Landing a fighter jet on a moving aircraft carrier is one of the most dangerous and challenging tasks for any pilot.
• The landing area is only a few hundred feet long.
• The ship is constantly moving due to ocean waves.
• Pilots must land precisely on the arrestor cables or risk overshooting into the ocean.
The MiG-29K’s advanced systems and the Navy’s highly trained pilots make this possible through sheer skill and precision.

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Chapters

0:00 – Final approach
0:05 – Arrestor cable catch
0:10 – MiG-29K comes to a stop
0:15 – Wings fold upward
0:20 – Taxi to parking spot
0:25 – Final carrier deck shot

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