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Preparing for Moscow’s MAKS-2013 Airshow

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The international MAKS-2013 airshow will be held from August 27 to September 1 in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky. Per tradition, it is set to feature displays of excellent flying skills by some of the world’s best pilots.

The international MAKS-2013 airshow will be held from August 27 to September 1 in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky. Per tradition, it is set to feature displays of excellent flying skills by some of the world’s best pilots.

© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Voskresenski / Go to the mediabankThe international MAKS-2013 airshow will be held from August 27 to September 1 in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky. Per tradition, it is set to feature displays of excellent flying skills by some of the world’s best pilots.
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The international MAKS-2013 airshow will be held from August 27 to September 1 in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky. Per tradition, it is set to feature displays of excellent flying skills by some of the world’s best pilots.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail VoskresenskiFor the first few days the airshow will be open for business only, but after that it will welcome all guests and visitors.
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For the first few days the airshow will be open for business only, but after that it will welcome all guests and visitors.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Voskresenski / Go to the mediabankPilots at the show first perform their stunts at a high altitude, then, day by day, reduce the elevation. Photo: A Su-27 fighter used by the Russian Knights aerobatic team at the Moscow Region’s Kubinka air base.
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Pilots at the show first perform their stunts at a high altitude, then, day by day, reduce the elevation. Photo: A Su-27 fighter used by the Russian Knights aerobatic team at the Moscow Region’s Kubinka air base.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail VoskresenskiThe more breathtaking the maneuver, the more dangerous it is to perform.
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The more breathtaking the maneuver, the more dangerous it is to perform.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail VoskresenskiA fighter used by the Swifts aerobatic team. The Swifts give over 50 performances a year. The team has been distinguished as the world’s best aerobatics team.
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A fighter used by the Swifts aerobatic team. The Swifts give over 50 performances a year. The team has been distinguished as the world’s best aerobatics team.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail VoskresenskiSu-27 fighters used by the Russian Knights team. The Su-27 was voted one of the best fighters of the 20th century in an online poll by the influential Flight International weekly.
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Su-27 fighters used by the Russian Knights team. The Su-27 was voted one of the best fighters of the 20th century in an online poll by the influential Flight International weekly.
© RIA Novosti . Valeri Melnikov / Go to the mediabankMAKS-2013 participants performing training flights.
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MAKS-2013 participants performing training flights.
© RIA Novosti . Valeri Melnikov / Go to the mediabankThe Il-76MD-90A is an updated version of the Il-76, one of the most successful and popular airlifters in the history of international air cargo transportation.
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The Il-76MD-90A is an updated version of the Il-76, one of the most successful and popular airlifters in the history of international air cargo transportation.
© RIA Novosti . Valeri Melnikov / Go to the mediabankThe Mi-28N Havoc is unique in terms of piloting performance, being the first Russian helicopter to perform a number of highly demanding maneuvers such as a loop and a barrel roll.
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The Mi-28N Havoc is unique in terms of piloting performance, being the first Russian helicopter to perform a number of highly demanding maneuvers such as a loop and a barrel roll.
© RIA Novosti . Valeri Melnikov / Go to the mediabankThe Tu-204SM is a new medium-range airliner of the Tu-204/Tu-214 family characterized by improved aviation and operation performance with a design based on a detailed study of earlier models' operational history.
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The Tu-204SM is a new medium-range airliner of the Tu-204/Tu-214 family characterized by improved aviation and operation performance with a design based on a detailed study of earlier models' operational history.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail VoskresenskiMAKS-2013 participants preparing for training flights.
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MAKS-2013 participants preparing for training flights.
© RIA Novosti . Valeri Melnikov / Go to the mediabankThis year is the first MAKS airshow for the Su-30SM fighter jet. Military pilots highly regard the jet's ability to detect and destroy several land and air targets simultaneously.
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This year is the first MAKS airshow for the Su-30SM fighter jet. Military pilots highly regard the jet's ability to detect and destroy several land and air targets simultaneously.
© RIA Novosti . Valeri MelnikovMAKS-2013 participants preparing for training flights.
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MAKS-2013 participants preparing for training flights.
© RIA Novosti . Valeri Melnikov / Go to the mediabankThe Yak-130 is a jet trainer and a light attack aircraft developed by the Yakovlev Corporation. The jet can be used to train aviators to fly fourth- and fifth-generation fighters.
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The Yak-130 is a jet trainer and a light attack aircraft developed by the Yakovlev Corporation. The jet can be used to train aviators to fly fourth- and fifth-generation fighters.
© RIA Novosti . Valeri MelnikovMAKS-2013 is expected to draw more than 100,000 people. Nearly 3,000 police officers will attend the event to ensure safety and maintain order.
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MAKS-2013 is expected to draw more than 100,000 people. Nearly 3,000 police officers will attend the event to ensure safety and maintain order.
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