Russian carrier ops video

[+Gepard]

 

Source RT deutsch, russian television

 

 

 

RT is a russian state own broadcasting company. So dont trust all what they say, show and write.

But the video gives a nice view on russian carrier ops in mediterranien sea.

 

If the statements of RT are correct, russian carrier planes will take part in the fights over Syria in very close time. It was said, that cruise missiles of the type "Kalibr" will used in the strikes.

 

 

 

 

 

[Nightshade/PR]

Catapult my Aunt Fanny!!! Who needs em? Let's just crank it up and brute force it off the deck.

 

Great video.

[MigBuster]

Here is another recent one 

 

[JediMaster]

I think that video could use a Russian cover of Danger Zone.

[+russouk2004]

Impressive.....the Ruskies sure know how to make some decent kit...it may look less advanced as the US,but they sure look good.....hairy short landing area....skilled pilots indeed....

I simply love the Flanker and The Fulcrums....they are just so pretty.....Flankers always remind me of geese in flight,with the broad wings and the drooping nose....awesome

[MAKO69]

What's the warload for those planes without using a catapult? Can't be very much.

[fallenphoenix1986]

What's the warload for those planes without using a catapult? Can't be very much.

 

Weapons or fuel, pick one or the other... not both.

 

That said the 33 is capable of buddy refueling so they can top off after launch.

[herd]

Weapons or fuel, pick one or the other... not both.

 

That said the 33 is capable of buddy refueling so they can top off after launch.

Kuznetsov utilizes specifically a MiG-29K to act as a tanker for the aircraft on mission and also acts as a jamming aircraft if memory serves.

 

On a side note, it's very unfortunate that Kuznetsov managed to lose two aircraft within the space of three weeks, both during mission recovery, valuable lessons to be learned for sure.