Russia grounded its entire fleet Su-27 fighter jets following a deadly crash on Thursday. Viktor Bondarev, head of Russian Air Force orde...
Russia grounded its entire fleet Su-27 fighter jets following a deadly crash on Thursday.
Viktor Bondarev, head of Russian Air Force ordered the grounding until reasons for the crash had been determined.
The Su-27 fighter jet part of the famous Russian aerobatic display team " Russian Knights" crashed near the village of Muranovo in the Moscow Region on Thursday morning.
Russian Defense Ministry said the pilot was unable to eject as he steered the aircraft away from populated area.
"According to preliminary data, a technical failure caused the crash of the Su-27 plane of the Russian Aerospace Force," the press office said in a statement.
The formidable Su-27 is a highly-manoeuvrable fighter designed for air-superiority and ground attack missions, forms the backbone of Russian fighter fleet operating around 300 of these twin engined multi role aircraft.
The Russian Knight team performs with four Su-27Ps and two twin seat Su-27UBs.
Viktor Bondarev, head of Russian Air Force ordered the grounding until reasons for the crash had been determined.
The Su-27 fighter jet part of the famous Russian aerobatic display team " Russian Knights" crashed near the village of Muranovo in the Moscow Region on Thursday morning.
Russian Defense Ministry said the pilot was unable to eject as he steered the aircraft away from populated area.
"According to preliminary data, a technical failure caused the crash of the Su-27 plane of the Russian Aerospace Force," the press office said in a statement.
The formidable Su-27 is a highly-manoeuvrable fighter designed for air-superiority and ground attack missions, forms the backbone of Russian fighter fleet operating around 300 of these twin engined multi role aircraft.
The Russian Knight team performs with four Su-27Ps and two twin seat Su-27UBs.
