Putin on a show of strength: Russian fighter jets, bombers and helicopters fire and evade missiles in spectacular ‘military Olympics’ tournament
Aviadarts competition is designed to test flight skills and precision shooting
It is being held this year at Pogonovo range in Voronezh region, south of Moscow
Aircraft must destroy land-based targets using rockets, machine guns and cannon, and overcome anti-aircraft defence
Nations understood to have previously taken part include Egypt, Iran, Zimbabwe, Kazakhstan and China
By NICK ENOCH
DAILYMAIL.COM
18 June 2017
Russian jet fighters, missiles racing through the sky and great plumes of smoke…
Thankfully, this is not the beginning of World War Three but, rather, an aerial tournament, known as Aviadarts.
The self-styled ‘military Olympics’ competition is designed to test flight skills and precision shooting and is being held this year at the Pogonovo range in the Voronezh region, south of Moscow.
During the Aviadarts Tournament, aircraft must destroy land-based targets using rockets, machine guns and cannon, and overcome anti-aircraft defence.
Featuring 60 crews of planes and combat helicopters, it takes place from June 14 to 27 – and these images show them performing during the Aviamix airshow, the opening event of the tournament.
The aircraft can be seen showing off their accuracy and aerobatics as they soar in perfect symmetry.
As well as fighter jets, other military hardware taking part include heavy-lift cargo helicopters from the Berkuty [Golden Eagles] aerobatic team and strategic bombers.
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