Russia's FLYING CANNON — The MiG-27 That Shattered Itself Every Time It Fired скачать в хорошем качестве

Russia's FLYING CANNON — The MiG-27 That Shattered Itself Every Time It Fired

MiG-27: The Soviet Strike Jet That Shook Itself Apart The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 (NATO reporting name: Flogger-D/J) may be the most brutal ground attack aircraft of the Cold War. Built around the monstrous Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30 30mm rotary cannon, this Soviet strike fighter generated so much recoil that firing its gun could damage its own airframe. In this deep technical analysis, we explore the full story of the MiG-27 Flogger — from its origins as a modified MiG-23 interceptor to its transformation into one of the fastest low-altitude strike aircraft ever built. Unlike Western close air support aircraft like the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the MiG-27 was not designed to loiter. It was built for speed, shock, and overwhelming firepower. Capable of flying at Mach 1.7 at low altitude, carrying nearly 4 tons of ordnance, and delivering devastating 30mm cannon fire, the MiG-27 represented the raw, uncompromising philosophy of Soviet engineering during the height of the Cold War. But that power came at a cost. When pilots pulled the trigger on the GSh-6-30 cannon, the aircraft experienced nearly 5.5 tons of recoil force — enough to crack fuel tanks, destroy landing lights, jam avionics, and even detach cockpit panels. It was a strike aircraft that demanded absolute respect from its pilots. This video covers: • The evolution from MiG-23 interceptor to MiG-27 ground attack platform • The infamous GSh-6-30 rotary cannon and its structural impact • The Kaira laser-guided targeting system (MiG-27K variant) • The Tumansky R-29B-300 engine and low-altitude performance • Variable geometry swing-wing design advantages and limitations • Combat use in East Germany and Soviet doctrine • Why the USSR avoided heavy deployment in Afghanistan • The Indian Air Force “Bahadur” and the Kargil War • Comparisons with the Su-17/22, Su-25, SEPECAT Jaguar, and A-10 • Why Russia retired the MiG-27 — and why India kept it flying until 2019 We examine the engineering trade-offs, maintenance challenges, and strategic doctrine that shaped this aircraft. The MiG-27 was not elegant. It was not forgiving. It was a flying cannon designed to smash NATO armored columns at treetop level — and survive just long enough to do it again. With over 1,075 aircraft produced and nearly five decades of service, the MiG-27 remains one of the most fascinating strike aircraft ever built. If you enjoy deep dives into Cold War aviation, Soviet aircraft engineering, and detailed military aviation analysis, consider subscribing. More long-form breakdowns of legendary fighters and attack jets are coming. Keywords: MiG 27, MiG-27 Flogger, MiG-23 conversion, Soviet strike aircraft, Cold War aviation, GSh-6-30 cannon, 30mm rotary cannon, MiG-27 Kaira system, Bahadur aircraft, Indian Air Force MiG-27, Kargil War air strikes, Soviet ground attack jet, variable geometry wing fighter, Tumansky R-29 engine, NATO vs Warsaw Pact aircraft, Su-17 vs MiG-27, Jaguar vs MiG-27, military aviation history