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Airtight: Russian MiG-31 Interceptor Jets Practice Defending the Sky Frontier

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A group of MiG-31 interceptor jets of the Russian Pacific Fleet flew over 2,200 kilometers to participate in drills in the Far East. 16.03.2017, Sputnik International

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Airtight: Russian MiG-31 Interceptor Jets Practice Defending the Sky Frontier

11:28 GMT 16.03.2017 (Updated: 05:33 GMT 17.03.2017)

A group of MiG-31 interceptor jets of the Russian Pacific Fleet flew over 2,200 kilometers to participate in drills in the Far East.

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During the relocation, the jets practiced detecting and intercepting aerial targets and mastered dog fighting. The military exercises involve dozens of sorties.

The MiG-31 is a fourth-generation jet enjoying its role as one of today's fastest aircraft with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h. It was designed for intercepting cruise missiles, UAVs, helicopters, and planes. Four MiG-31s are able to cover up to 1,100 kilometers in length of air space.

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The preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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The preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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The preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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The preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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A pilot in the cockpit of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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The preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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The preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.

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A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet's pitot tube.

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A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.