Can MiG-29 takeoff & land on carrier?

[sowster]

I know there is a MiG29 carrier version in real life, just wondering if its possible to do so in DCS or if there is a mod.
Thanks and happy flying!!

[Hadji]

There are carrier based MiG-29K's IRL. The K aren't in DCS though but I'm sure someone will ruin realism and put a hook on the one in-game. :D

[=AiR FORCE=]

Who needs a hook anyway ;)
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=316679900

[sowster]

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Who needs a hook anyway ;)
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=316679900

Woooow I am too impressed! Have you ever done this with a MiG29?

[kazereal]

If the landing gears are not designed for carrier landings it does not matter much if there's a tailhook or not..

It's a different matter how damage model handles that kind of things.

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Woooow I am too impressed! Have you ever done this with a MiG29?

Yes, but not recently. I have in Lock On FC2. It's easier with MiG-29A and a moving carrier.
But the Fulcrum is still an SFM. You have to turn off the engines ahead of time prior to the touchdown and have the hand brakes on as well as having to joist left and right to increase the landing run, but it's possible in DCS, not so sure IRL.

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If the landing gears are not designed for carrier landings it does not matter much if there's a tailhook or not..

It's a different matter how damage model handles that kind of things.

Somewhat correct. But all of the Soviet/Russian jets have a very tough landing gear, meant for dirt road landings, as well as intakes automatically close up from dust and a drag chute. With an empty landing configuration, it's not the landing gear that's going to be the problem but the ability to stop in time if there's no arrest hook, it's practically not possible or advisable to attempt, as lives are at steak, but it's quite possible in DCS with a good feel for any aircraft.

[Hadji]

Never tried it in the MiG-29 or Su-25 but I have done it in the Hawk a few times. Taking off is trickier though...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkolLIoy1vM

[Hadji]

Just tried it in the MiG-29A. Quite do-able and no hook needed (the drag chute is a bit too effective). But I fell through the deck of Kuznetsov and came to a full stop inside the carrier. Will try it on the US carrier later instead and grab some footage.