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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? ๐ค๐บ๐ธ
F/A-18E Super Hornet of VFC-12 Aggressor SQ in PLAAF J-11 camouflage scheme. ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ณ
Source: Grant Little / USAF, USMC & USN Aggressor/Adversary Aircraft
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
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) ๐ฑ๐พ๐ท๐บ
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! ๐
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) ๐ฎ๐ท
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 ๐ป๐ช
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. ๐ฒ๐ณ
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 ๐ฉ๐ฟ Hind. ๐บ๐ฌ
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. ๐บ๐ฌ
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? ๐ง๐คจ
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. ๐ฎ๐ท
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.๐ฐ๐ฟ
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. ๐ฒ๐ฒ
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. ๐ธ๐พ
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. ๐ท๐ด
Boeingหs proposal to the IASF for the next generation F-15IA. Pixel camouflage scheme in the typical Israeli camouflage colors looks gorgeous! ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ
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
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.
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
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. ๐บ๐ฟ
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. ๐บ๐ฆ
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. ๐ง๐พ
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. ๐พ๐ช
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.๐ท๐บ
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.
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.
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. ๐ป๐ณ
"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.
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
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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. ๐ท๐บ
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. ๐
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. ๐บ๐ฆ
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 ๐ช๐น
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 ๐ฎ๐ท
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. ๐ท๐บ
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? ๐ท๐บ ๐ค
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. ๐ช๐ฌ
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
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. ๐บ๐ฟ
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.
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.
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. ๐บ๐ฆ