The crews of the Tu-142MZ long-range anti-submarine aircraft of the Pacific Fleet successfully completed training flights with aerial refueling at an altitude of 4-5 thousand meters.
The crews of the Tu-142MZ long-range anti-submarine aircraft of the Pacific Fleet naval aviation conducted training flights to maintain proficiency in refueling in the air from the Il-78M tanker aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
Refueling aircraft in the air increases their range and allows them to perform tasks at greater distances from bases. Training was conducted day and night from the Pacific Fleet's Kamenny Ruchey airfield.
The aircraft made five sorties and completed more than 15 dockings with the tanker aircraft, using the "hose-cone" refueling system. The exercises demonstrated the high efficiency of the Tu-142MZ in modern conditions.
Flights with aerial refueling are one of the most difficult types of flight training. The pilot of a Tu-142 with a take-off weight of over 180 tons must approach the aerial tanker at a distance of 10-15 meters at an altitude of about 5 thousand meters and at a speed of 500-550 km/h and make contact with the tanker's cone sensor, after which he must maintain his position in formation until the fuel is completely refueled.
Earlier www1.ru reported that Russian Tu-142M3 aircraft discovered and destroyed enemy submarines in the Pacific Ocean.
Read more materials on the topic:
- Northern Fleet Tu-142 aircraft scouted an ice field in the Arctic
- Loading BMD-2s and equipment on parachutes: Russian paratroopers began preparing Il-96MD aircraft for departure
- "Inflatable Su-27 in the background": TNI stated that not all aircraft involved in the Zapad-2025 exercises were combat aircraft
Now on home
Герой России Гарнаев: никто из профессионалов о возобновлении производства на КАЗ всерьёз не говорит
Система отслеживает спутники на высотах до 50 000 км и ведёт за ними наблюдение
The armored vehicle is equipped with a KamAZ-740.35-400 diesel engine with a power of 400 hp.
Constant improvements in avionics, weapons and tactical capabilities will make the aircraft a flexible response to future challenges
The exterior of the KamAZ-54901 features fairings on the cab and chassis for fuel economy
Fighters are in demand both domestically and abroad
Tyazhpromexport and Venezuela Agree on Plant Revival
The company not only completed the state order, but also quickly mastered the production of AK-12K for special forces
Experts have developed a photogrammetric complex with a resolution of less than 1 cm
