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Modern Military Aviation Enthusiast/ACIG Forum/www.acig.info/Specialized in exotic Air Forces/Russian MiG/Sukhoi/US F-Series/Mirage/Hobby Master/Ace Combat๐Ÿฆ…

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Evolution of F-15 cockpits ๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒ 1: F-15A/B Eagle 2: F-15C/D Eagle 3: F-15E Strike Eagle 4: F-15EX/QA Advanced Eagle
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2 more photos of this new PSU Su-27 Flanker-B camouflage scheme. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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First Photos of Croatian Air Force Rafale. Same scheme as Croatian MiG-21bis. ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Evolution of F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet cockpits: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒ 1: F/A-18A/B Hornet 2: F/A-18C/D Hornet 3: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block-I/II 4: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block-III
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According to several sources this is a VX9 (Experimental Squadron) F-35C (USN Carrier Version/Bigger Wings) Test scheme. Any further information? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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F/A-18E Super Hornet of VFC-12 Aggressor SQ in PLAAF J-11 camouflage scheme. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Source: Grant Little / USAF, USMC & USN Aggressor/Adversary Aircraft
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Cold War: East German LSK MiG-21PFM Fishbeds and West German Luftwaffe F-104G Starfighter.
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HAF (Hellenic Air Force) Mirage-2000 Special scheme. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท
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New photos of Myanmar Air Force Su-30SME Flanker-H. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Credit to the photographer.
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RSAF F-15C "Special" scheme under preparation for the Saudi National Day.
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Su-75 "Checkmate" ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Cockpit
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Finally a clear image of an PLANAF J-15 Flying Shark cockpit. ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Best image so far showing the J-15's cockpit! (Image via @ๆ’่‹Actline from Weibo)
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Cockpit of upgraded IRIAF F-14AM Tomcat "3-6049". ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Evolution of Sukhoi Flanker family cockpits. (2) 1: Su-30M2 Flanker-G (KNAAPO build/without TVC and no Carnards) 2+3: Su-30SM Flanker-H Front/WSO cockpit (Irkutsk build/with TVC and Carnards) 4: Su-35S Super Flanker-E
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Iraqi Air Force H-6D photographed in China before delivery. 1980s. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
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First photo of a special painted Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ F-15C Eagle for the Saudi National Day. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Ethiopian Air Force Su-27/Su-27UB Flanker. New splinter camouflage scheme. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น
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First photos of Egyptian Air Force Su-35SE. Same camouflage scheme as Egyptian AF MiG-29M2 Fulcrum. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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Photos of MiG-29 Fulcrum-C (izdeliye 9.13) as well MiG-29UB Fulcrum-B (izdeliye 9.51) operated by Wagner PMC and flown by contracted mercenary pilots for the LNA in Libya. (Ex Russian VKS machines) ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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Some very rare photos of Eritrean Air Force Su-27 Flanker! In 2003 Eritrea bought 2 second hand Su-27 in Ukraine. 1 single seat Su-27 (608) and 1 two seat Su-27UB (609). Both Eritrean Su-27 are stationed at Asmara Airport. Really cool looking camouflage scheme/colours! ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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Rare photo of a Ethiopian Air Force (EtAF) MiG-23UB Flogger-C. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น
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The F-14AM Prototype "3-6049" still remains in it's unique Desert Splinter camouflage scheme and is currently undergoing a general overhaul. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Su-47 "Berkut" returned to MAKS2019. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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PMC Wagner operated ex VKS machines in Libya. MiG-29 Fulcrum-C izdeliye 9.13 and Su-24M Fencer. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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There are 4 different IRIAF F-14A Tomcat camouflage schemes. Standard Asian Minor camouflage scheme when delivered until early 2000s, the blue-grey Air superiority scheme, which is the new Standard scheme for the whole fleet since 20 years, and 2 splinter schemes. (Upgrades) ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Kh-31 mounted on FAV Su-30MK2V fighter. Venezuela purchased 24 Su-30MK2V, 21 remain operational, 3 were lost in accidents. Source: FAV-Club/Credit to the photographer ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ช
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Photo of Mongolian air force MiG-29 Fulcrum-B (izdeliye 9.51). At least 5 ex Russian VKS MiG-29UB were delivered to Mongolia. It seems that the Mongolian air force is the only Fulcrum operator which only flies the two-seater UB version. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Ugandan Mi-28NE Havoc as well Mi-24P Hind parading over Kampala, National Independence Day, 9th Oct. 2022. There are reports that at least 5 Mi-28NE were delivered to Uganda, known serials are AF.919 and AF.923. The Mi-24P has most likely British Pall air filters like ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Hind. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Uganda purchased 6 new build Su-30MK2 (KNAAPO Komsomolsk an Amur series) from Russia in 1 contract which arrived in July 2011. These are operated from Entebbe IAP. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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There are rumors that Egypt as well Indonesia have cancelled their Su-35 order. The Su-35s already manufactured for both countries will be delivered to Algeria instead!? Are these rumors true? Can anyone confirm this? ๐Ÿง๐Ÿคจ
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Actually this is Iran's F-14AM Tomcat prototype-3-6049 with some upgrades and the unique desert splinter scheme. The goal was to increase the number of FMC F-14As with fully operational fire control systems and radars. The Tomcat was upgraded over a period of 4 years. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท
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@front_ukrainian
๐Ÿช–MilitaryNewsUA๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ทIranian F-14 with AIM-9J, AIM-7E and AIM-54A Phoenix air-to-air missiles.
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Bangladesh Air Force MiG-29SE Fulcrum (izdeliye 9.12SE) and FT-7BG ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ (Credit to the Photographer)
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UzAF MiG-29 Fulcrum-C izdeliye 9.13 and Su-27 Flanker-B in the very attractive unique desert camouflage scheme. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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Kazaksthan inherited 45 MiG-31 from the USSR. Of those 15 were B models. A majority of the rest were earlier standard built MiG-31s. 1 SQ is active at 610th Airbase, Karaganda with several MiG-31s in storage there. Additional MiG-31 are in storage at Semey and offered for sale.๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
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First photos of Pakistan Air Force J-10C! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ First export operator of this type.
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Drawings of Hellenic Air Force F-16C/D Fighting Falcon and F-4E Anniversary Phantoms. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Egyptian Air Force Su-35SE Super Flanker "9219". The Egyptian Air Force ordered 30 Su-35SE.
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More photos of Myanmar Air Force Su-30SME Flanker-H. Myanmar signed a contract for the sale of 6 Su-30SME fighters with Russia in 2018, together with the sale of Yak-130 lead-in fighter trainers. The new aircraft are based at Naypyidaw Air Base, central Myanmar. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฒ
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Egyptian Air Force MiG-29M2 Buddy refueling. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Nice graphic of current Mi-24/35 Hinds in worldwide service.
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2 VKS MiG-29UB Fulcrum-B during dogfight training. ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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Evolution of Sukhoi Flanker family cockpits. (1) 1: Su-27P Flanker-B 2: Su-27SM3 Flanker-B (Upgraded) 3: Su-33 Sea Flanker-D (Upgrade with L-150 Pastel RWR) 4: Su-34 Fullback
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The most modern type currently in Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) inventory, the MiG-29 Fulcrum izdeliye 9.12B upgraded to SE standard. R-77E and Kh-29 compatibility. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ
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The line containing 199 was a storage line at Timisoara consisting of no fewer than 31 former Romanian AF MiG-23s in different camouflage schemes. Between 1979 and 1983 Romania received some 40 MiG-23MF and 10 MiG-23UB operated by 2 Regimentul: 57 and 93 Aviatie de Vanatoare. ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Boeingห‹s proposal to the IASF for the next generation F-15IA. Pixel camouflage scheme in the typical Israeli camouflage colors looks gorgeous! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ
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TuAF F-16 ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท caught in a gunsight of HAF Mirage F1CG ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท over the Mediterranean sea.
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Kazaksthan is another ex Soviet CIS state that purchased the Su-30SM Flanker-H. Already boasting the most advanced Air Force in Central Asia, Kazaksthan began inducting it's 1st Su-30SM into service in 2015. Thus far, it has signed 3 separate procurement contracts, amassing a
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African Su-30 operator in 2024: Algeria Su-30MKA ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ (IRKUTSK plant) Angola Su-30K ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ด (KNAAPO plant) Ethiopia Su-30 "exact variant still unknown" ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น (KNAAPO plant) Uganda Su-30MK2 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ (KNAAPO plant)
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Cockpit Layout of the most advanced Flanker variant: the Su-35S ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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Armenian AF Su-25 Forgfoot shot down by AzAF MiG-29 Fulcrum today 10.30 local time. Su-25 was shot down inside Armenian Air Space over the town of Vardenis, northern Armenia. Probably by an R-27. It was NOT shot down by an TuAF F-16.
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Complete overhaul of Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker and Su-25 Frogfoot. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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There are 4 non CIS states those who operate the Irkutsk series Su-30. Algeria ordered 58 Su-30MKA in 3 contracts. Algerian (QJJ) Su-30MKA are generally based on Indian Su-30MKI, but don't have Israelian avionics, replaced by Russian and French Thales, Damocles, Navflir Malaysia
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Egyptian Air Force F-16C Block-52 and MiG-29M2 Fulcrum ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Rare photo of a Uzbekistan Air Force Su-27 Flanker. None of these remain in service today, stored. Today's Uzbekistan Air Force flies some upgraded MiG-29 Fulcrum-C (izdeliye 9.13) and Su-25 Frogfoot. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
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The Ukrainian 50 strong Su-27 fleet is also more than 30 years old and with 2 brTAs - the831st at Myrhorod and 39th at Ozerne equipping 4 frontline SQ. The estimated number of MiG-29s kept in airworthy condition is less than 40 in addition to fewer than 25 serviceable Su-27s. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Very rare photo of a South Yemeni MiG-29 Fulcrum-C izdeliye 9.13, 1990s. ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Photo of 2 Egyptian Air Force Su-35s. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Joint Air to Air Exercises between USAF ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿฆ… and Bulgarian Air Force. ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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One Su-27UB Flanker-B remains operational with the Belarus Air Force. The rest of the Belarusian Su-27 fleet remains stored. The sole Su-27UB is used for pilot training of future Su-30SM pilots. Belarus ordered 12 Su-30SM Flanker-H, but only 4 have been delivered so far. ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡พ
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This is the only available photo so far showing a Houthi operated MiG-29 Fulcrum izdeliye 9.18 (classic izdeliye 9.12 MiG-29 airframe upgraded to SMT standard/izdeliye 9.19 in Russia with izdeliye 9.13 airframe) after the destruction of Yemens Air Force several years ago. ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช
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And finally the first clear photo of VPAF Su-27SK "6001" with the new "Jungle" camouflage scheme!
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USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon in South East Asia (SEA) camouflage scheme to commerate the units F-4's and F-105's operating over Vietnam. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Latest published photo of Egyptian Air Force Su-35SE in Russia. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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It seems, that Argentinia ist the next JF-17 Export Operator...๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿค”
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Night time IRIAF F-14A Operations and maintenance of the Persian Cat. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ”ง๐Ÿ”ฉ
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Any info regarding this Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum? 3 killmarks of Russian Aircraft? ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Su-27SM3 Upgrade: 80% of the mission equipment hast been changed, entirely new cockpit, modifications on radar and fire control system, airframe strengthened, new AL-31F-M1 engine with more thrust, true multirole capable especially in AG role. Basic Su-27 primarily interceptor.๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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Nice Graphic by JPViera. F-15A-F-15 Advanced Eagle ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿฆ…
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First images of USAF F-15EX in full markings and camouflage scheme. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿ˜Ž
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Cuban Air Force (DAAFAR) MiG-23UB Flogger-C. New photos!
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Very rare air to air photo of an FANA Su-30K Flanker. Angola purchased 12 2nd hand Su-30K via Belarus. These Sukhois were previously operated by the Indian Air Force and upgraded for the Angolan Air Force.
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Probably the most exotic F-5 Tiger in the World besides the Sudanese F-5: Yemen. According to several sources 16 F-5E and F-5B were delivered by 1979. There are reports that they shot down at least 3 Northern Arab Republic Air Force MiG-21 Fishbed in 1994.
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IrAF MiG-23MF Flogger-B with IRIAF Killmark during the first Persian Gulf War. (1980-1988) Credit to the photographer. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท
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The only known photos of Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) MiG-29UB Fulcrum-B. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Photo of upgraded VPAF Su-27SK Flanker-B cockpit and new jungle camouflage scheme in green-sand. Old camouflage scheme when delivered was Soviet/Russian blue-grey standard. ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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@AnnQuann
Lee Ann Quann
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"Russian, English and Vietnamese" A pilot of Vietnam People Air Force showing off his bird, Su-27SK No. 6004, and its cockpit. As a result of the overhaul effort, the cockpit of No. 6004 feature components from various sources, foreign suppliers as well as domestic factories.
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Libyan Arab Air Force MiG-23 Flogger (Fighter versions) number in 1986 during Operation "Eldorado Canyon", US Bombing Raid on Libya. 65 MiG-23MS Flogger-E 24 MiG-23MF Flogger-B 27 MiG-23UB Flogger-C 51 MiG-23MLAE-2 Flogger-G ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Su-30MK Prototype "722": Roll out August 5th, 2001/Participate in MAKS 2001/Demonstration flights in Algeria in 2004/Flight career ended at the end of 2010/December 2nd, 2010 haul from Akhtubinsk to Irkutsk, where it was handed over to the plant/In August 2014 seen in storage. ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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Next upcoming Harpia Publishing volumes which will be published within next 2 years. ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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And finally a good photo of several KPAF MiG-23ML Flogger in the new two tone grey camouflage scheme which is the new standard scheme for all KPAF MiGs and Sukhois. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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It seems that's the first photo of an QEAF F-15QA with roundel, national flag and serial. ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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New Hobby Master Flyer November 2024. I like the MiGs as well the F-22A Raptor with the Stealth pods. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ’ฅ
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SuAF (Sudan) MiG-29UB Fulcrum-B izdeliye 9.51, serial "604" equipped with air to ground B-8M1 rocket pod. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Ukraine Su-27P1M/UP1M Upgrade: Radar with increased detection range, Updated flight/navigation suite, avionics upgrades with 20% increase in the aircraft's combat potential. Upgraded Su-27P1M is based on Su-27S and P. Three-tone-blue pixel camouflage since 2016. 32 in service. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Various camouflage schemes of Romanian AF MiG-23MF Flogger -B and MiG-23UB Flogger-C. ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด (1)
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Ethiopia is the 4th African Su-30 operator. The ETAF purchased the Komsomolsk an Amur series Su-30 version which are less advanced as the Irkutsk series Su-30. No TVC and carnards. The total number is still unknown. The ETAF also operates the Su-27 and Su-27UB Flanker-B ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น
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New USAF F-16C โ€œDemoโ€œ Viper ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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IRIAF F-14A 3-6039 was the last Iranian F-14A still painted in the original iconic "Asian Minor" camouflage scheme. It was repainted at IACI in 2017 in the modern blue-grey camouflage scheme. 3-6039 is known to have shot down a IrAF Mirage F-1EQ with a AIM-54 on 20th Feb. 1987 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Modern day VKS Su-35S, Su-30SM, Su-34 and MiG-29K in SERDYUKOV color scheme. This camouflage scheme is said to have been adopted by the Serbskov Defense Minister of Russia for the intention of Defense Minister. Dark gray on the top of the airframe and light blue in the bottom. ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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@StefanKnippsch3
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Any proof for MiG-21bis as well MiG-29SE operated by the Houthi? ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช
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@StefanKnippsch3
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Any info regarding this topic? Ex Soviet V-VS aircraft like MiG-21/23/27 as well Su-17 are stored outdoors. Considering the harsh climate in Russian most of the machines are now wrecks. And there are still enough trained personal available nowadays? What else does it bring? ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿค”
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Drawing of Egyptian Air Force Su-35SE Flanker with national flag and roundel. According to various sources up to 30 will be delivered to Egypt. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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The best photo of the new Russian stealth fighter so far. ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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New MiG-29 Fulcrum Operator: Mongolia! 2 MiG-29UB were delivered on November 15th to the Mongolian Air Force! Up to 16 single-seat MiG-29 Fulcrum will be delivered shortly! All Mongolian MiG-29 are ex Russian Air Force (VKS) machines! Mongolian AF will also receive ex Russian L39
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@StefanKnippsch3
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Very rare photos of UzAF (Uzbekistan) Su-27 Flanker-B and MiG-29UB Fulcrum-B izdeliye 9.51 in the old very unique camouflage scheme, probably early 1990s. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
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Indian Air Force Mirage-2000H in very early exotic green-brown camouflage scheme. Late 1980s. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Model by Dragan Cevtic
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The biggest threat for Coalition Aircraft during Operation Desert Storm 1991 of the Iraqi Air Force were huge numbers of Mirage F1EQ, the MiG-23ML Flogger-G, MiG-29 Fulcrum (izdeliye 9.12B) and the most dangerous Iraqi aircraft was the MiG-25PDS Foxbat of No.96 Squadron.
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Very rare photo of a Mi-24P Hind in German Luftwaffe markings. Previously operated by the East German National Peoples Air Force this Hind is shown during a ground support exercise mission in Eastern Germany, early 1990s.
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Incredible image of VKS (Russian Air Force) MiG-31 Foxhounds at Monchegorsk Air Base near the Artic Circle. Aurora Borealis ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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Luftwaffe MiG-29G Fulcrum HUD View. ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Ukraine AF (PS) currently has about 70 MiG-29 Fulcrum with an average age of 30 years. Equipping 3 brTAs - the 204th at Kursk, 40th at Vasyl'kiv and 114th at Ivano-Frankovsk - with a total of 6 frontline SQ, while a number kept in long-term storage used as spare parts donors. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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