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.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovThe 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.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovA 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.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovThe 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.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovThe 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.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovA supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
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© Sputnik / Vitaliy Ankov
A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovThe 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.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovA 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.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovA 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 pilot in the cockpit of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovA supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
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© Sputnik / Vitaliy Ankov
A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovThe preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
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© Sputnik / Vitaliy Ankov
The preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovThe preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
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© Sputnik / Vitaliy Ankov
The preparation of a supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovA supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet's pitot tube.
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A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet's pitot tube.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy AnkovA supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.
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© Sputnik / Vitaliy Ankov
A supersonic all-weather MiG-31 interceptor jet during drills in Russia's Far East.