+Gepard 11,356 Posted November 9, 2016 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. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Nightshade/PR 7,994 Posted November 10, 2016 Catapult my Aunt Fanny!!! Who needs em? Let's just crank it up and brute force it off the deck. Great video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted November 15, 2016 Here is another recent one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted November 16, 2016 I think that video could use a Russian cover of Danger Zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+russouk2004 6,959 Posted December 5, 2016 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted December 9, 2016 What's the warload for those planes without using a catapult? Can't be very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted December 9, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herd 1 Posted December 9, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites