Fighter-interceptor MiG-31 crashed near the metropolis Armavir during a training flight. As explained by the official dealer the defense Ministry, major-General Igor Konashenkov, both pilots ejected, victims and destruction on earth, reports ITAR-TASS.
According to Konashenkov, the conflict happened at 07:38. When landing, the commander of the crew of the interceptor, said that the plane did not come out right front of the chassis.
"After repeated attempts to save the plane and fuel production Manager flight gave the order to the crew to bring the car to a safe region and the catapult", - stated adept defense. After landing, the pilots found and brought to the base airfield.
The flight was carried out without ammunition. The circumstances of the accident establishes the Commission 4th air force and air defense. Later, the informant RIA Novosti in law enforcement agencies reported that the plane fell into a field and exploded.
December 14, 2013 in Primorsky Krai crashed MiG-31. The pilots ejected. After this incident the flights of combat aircraft were delayed. Have they resumed on 30 December of the same year.
Double supersonic all-weather fighter-interceptor long-range MiG-31 is designed for air defense of the nation from attack by strategic aviation. He is able to intercept as carriers of cruise missiles far from the Russian frontiers and missiles, even at extremely low altitudes. The MiG-31 in addition, you may fight with unmanned aerial vehicles.
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