Russia's Air Force Stages Far East Training Flights
Russia's Air Force staged training flights this week at the Tsentralnaya Uglovaya airfield in the Far East Primorye region. During the drills, pilots simulated an air battle with enemy aircraft.
"The Su-35S aircrews conducted training to search, detect and destroy conventional enemy aircraft," the press service of the Pacific Fleet’s Eastern Military District said.
Here’s a look at highlights from the training:
"The Su-35S aircrews conducted training to search, detect and destroy conventional enemy aircraft," the press service of the Pacific Fleet’s Eastern Military District said.
Here’s a look at highlights from the training:
A pilot waits in the cabin of a Sukhoi Su-35S fighter jet.
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Mikoyan MiG-31 supersonic interceptor aircrafts acted as the "enemy" aircraft.
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The MiG-31BM supersonic fighter-interceptor is one of the world's fastest fighter jets in service.
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The MiG-31 is called Foxhound under NATO designation.
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An aircraft maintenance technician installs a drogue parachute during pre-flight preparations.
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