7 thrilling actions of the Su-27 pilot while intercepting US and NATO Aircraft
7 thrilling actions of the Su-27 pilot while intercepting US and NATO air forces
1. Su-27 in action
Russian means of airspace control over the neutral waters of the
Black Sea recorded air targets approaching the State Border of the
Russian Federation. To identify them and prevent violations of the
Russian border, two Su-27 fighters from the air defense forces of the
Air Force and Air Defense Forces of the Southern Military District
were lifted into the air.
The targets were identified as a KS-135 tanker aircraft and two French
Air Force Mirage 2000 tactical fighters. After the turn of foreign
military aircraft from the border of the Russian Federation, Russian
fighters returned to their base airfield.
The flight of Russian aircraft was carried out in strict accordance with
the International Rules for the Use of Airspace. There was no
violation of the state border of the Russian Federation.
2. Su-27 in action
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