The international MAKS-2013 airshow will be held from August 27 to September 1 in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky. Per tradition, it is set to feature... 24.08.2013, Sputnik International
The international MAKS-2013 airshow will be held from August 27 to September 1 in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky. Per tradition, it is set to feature displays of excellent flying skills by some of the world’s best pilots.
The international MAKS-2013 airshow will be held from August 27 to September 1 in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky. Per tradition, it is set to feature displays of excellent flying skills by some of the world’s best pilots.
The international MAKS-2013 airshow will be held from August 27 to September 1 in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky. Per tradition, it is set to feature displays of excellent flying skills by some of the world’s best pilots.
Pilots at the show first perform their stunts at a high altitude, then, day by day, reduce the elevation. Photo: A Su-27 fighter used by the Russian Knights aerobatic team at the Moscow Region’s Kubinka air base.
A fighter used by the Swifts aerobatic team. The Swifts give over 50 performances a year. The team has been distinguished as the world’s best aerobatics team.
Su-27 fighters used by the Russian Knights team. The Su-27 was voted one of the best fighters of the 20th century in an online poll by the influential Flight International weekly.
The Il-76MD-90A is an updated version of the Il-76, one of the most successful and popular airlifters in the history of international air cargo transportation.
The Mi-28N Havoc is unique in terms of piloting performance, being the first Russian helicopter to perform a number of highly demanding maneuvers such as a loop and a barrel roll.
The Tu-204SM is a new medium-range airliner of the Tu-204/Tu-214 family characterized by improved aviation and operation performance with a design based on a detailed study of earlier models' operational history.
This year is the first MAKS airshow for the Su-30SM fighter jet. Military pilots highly regard the jet's ability to detect and destroy several land and air targets simultaneously.
The Yak-130 is a jet trainer and a light attack aircraft developed by the Yakovlev Corporation. The jet can be used to train aviators to fly fourth- and fifth-generation fighters.
MAKS-2013 is expected to draw more than 100,000 people. Nearly 3,000 police officers will attend the event to ensure safety and maintain order.
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