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Russian Aircraft Carrier Footage

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Did a search. Found some discussion about the ski-jump carriers but didn't find this particular footage. I thought it was rather interesting. Shows some good footage of ski-jump launches and traps on a Russian Carrier as well as simulator/training footage. Just wish it had subtitles.

 
Good find. There's something very strange about the way that ski-jup style takeoff looks.
 
Interesting, they have SU-25s and SU-27KUBs (3+43) on there as well. I had only seen the SU-33 mentioned in the press.
 
Didn't the Indians buy that carrier? The Indian Navy studs going through Whiting right now are all destined to become their new carrier Mig-29 pilots. They are all pretty decent pilots in primary. Most have been in the 55-65 NSS range.
 
Yeah I was pretty shocked when I saw the Su-25 on there too...didn't know they could do carrier operations. Their simulator looks like Lock-On :icon_lol:
 
I'd be curious to know how their Arresting Wire system works. U.S. carriers have a pretty complex (man-power intensive) system. I suspect that if I were to inspect the below-deck equipment (sheaves, engine room, etc) I might be very afraid !
 
robav8r said:
I'd be curious to know how their Arresting Wire system works. U.S. carriers have a pretty complex (man-power intensive) system. I suspect that if I were to inspect the below-deck equipment (sheaves, engine room, etc) I might be very afraid !
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Considering the boat was a Soviet era design... they probly just chained a bunch of gulag inmates to the bulkhead on the hanger deck and said " Here, hold this".
 
I saw a bunch of them hanging out in downtown corpus last night. Turns out they are at kingsville but I was surprised to see a bunch of indian students out here. Must be cool to have a chance to come here and train to fly Mig's.

bunk22 said:
Didn't the Indians buy that carrier? The Indian Navy studs going through Whiting right now are all destined to become their new carrier Mig-29 pilots. They are all pretty decent pilots in primary. Most have been in the 55-65 NSS range.
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I'm curious.....How exactly does the "ski ramp" work, other than changing the angle of the wings for take-off? Also, does the SU have enough propulsion to not need assistance?(Sorry, rookie question)
 
VetteMuscle427 said:
Interesting, they have SU-25s and SU-27KUBs (3+43) on there as well. I had only seen the SU-33 mentioned in the press.
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The Su-25's are used primarily for training, which is why you see mainly two seaters, and have little combat capability.
 
Crazy. That ski jumps looks like it would force the plane into a stall almost. Thats the first video I have ever seen of a Russian carrier.
 
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