Russian MiG-31 almost collides with Norwegian F-16 during aggressive air
maneuver
http://globalaviationreport.com (INCLUDES VIDEO)
Video footage released by the Norwegian ministry of defense shows a Norwegian
F-16’s close encounter with a Russian MiG being routinely intercepted in
international air space. “What the hell,” the Norwegian pilot is heard saying,
as he performs a sudden evasive maneuver. The military would not confirm when
or where the incident occurred.
Editor’s note: This type of maneuver is standard practice by Russian pilots.
Dangerous and unnecessary, it is in stark contrast to the professionalism
displayed by U.S. and allied pilots during routine air intercepts.
The public may be seeing this now, but it’s nothing new. Russia has been
engaged in this type of aerial stunt for decades. It becomes even more
dangerous when it involves a Russian fighter “cutting off” larger, less
maneuverable U.S. and NATO aircraft (P-8, P-3, EP-3, RC-135). And as the
Chinese proved – it can be very deadly.
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Thinking back to WW-2, the Russians were good at air to ground strafing and
bombing, but not so good at dog fights.
Gerry
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