Ил-96-300ПУ: как будут обеспечивать безопасность борта №1 при полёте над недружественными странами на саммит в Венгрию?

The Russian President's aircraft will be accompanied by a cortege of Su-35S fighters and an Il-22PP "Porubshchik" electronic warfare aircraft

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, during a telephone conversation on October 16, agreed to hold a new meeting in Budapest. Meanwhile, experts specializing in the technical aspects of the Russian President's flights have already put forward assumptions about how the security of flight No. 1 will be ensured on the Il-96-300PU aircraft.

Il-96-300PU

Experts believe that the risks associated with flying over the territories of unfriendly states will be minimized for this flight.

Su-35S 

The Il-96-300PU airborne command post is a well-protected platform with a multi-level defense system. It is equipped with electronic warfare equipment, DIRCM laser protection, heat traps and armor.

Il-22PP «Porubshchik»

According to the source, there is also a strategic nuclear forces control system on board. Accompanied by Su-35S fighters and the Il-22PP "Porubshchik" electronic warfare aircraft, this cortege is considered the most protected aircraft in peacetime.

Earlier www1.ru reported that the new modernized Yak-130M aircraft has already been dubbed the killer of the enemy's "mosquito aviation".

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