Pilots of Su-33 and MiG-29K carrier-based fighters, as well as multirole Su-30SMs of the mixed aviation corps of the Northern Fleet, performed combat training flights over the Kola Peninsula and the Barents Sea. This was reported by the fleet's press service.
The crews demonstrated elements of mock air combat in a complex electronic warfare environment, and also practiced elements of complex aerobatics at various altitudes.
According to a pilot who participated in the maneuvers, flying over the sea is more difficult than over land. This is due to the lack of any orientation, and the sky merges with the water.
One of the carrier-based fighters played the role of a mock enemy. Using the combat capabilities of the aircraft, the pilots were guided to the target and intercepted the "enemy" aircraft.
Su-30SM characteristics:
- Length: 21.9 m.
- Height: 6.36 m.
- Wingspan: 14.7 m.
- Wing area: 62 m².
- Maximum takeoff weight: 34,500 kg.
- Maximum speed at altitude: 2125 km/h.
- Flight range: up to 3000 km.
- Combat radius: 1500 km
Su-33 characteristics:
- Length: 21.19 m.
- Height: 5.9 m.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 33,000 kg.
- Maximum speed: 2300 km/h.
- Maximum flight range: 3000 km.
- Engines: 2 × AL-31F turbofan engines.
MiG-29K characteristics:
- Length: 17.37 m.
- Wingspan: 11.99 m
- Wing area: 45 m².
- Height: 4.4 m
- Maximum speed: more than 2000 km/h.
- Service ceiling: 17000 m
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