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  • Bears are the most common Russian Air Force aircraft type escorted by the RAF, though on September 8 two Tu-160 Blackjacks were intercepted. This Tu-160, Red 04 (named after the Russian wrestler Ivan Yarygin, who won two Olympic gold medals), was recently intercepted by Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16s from Bodo Main Air Station.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Туполев Ту-160 - Россия - 1981

  • An RAF Typhoon F.2 in 11 Sqn markings, though flown by a 3 Sqn pilot, shadows a Russian Air Force Tu-95MS Bear-H on August 17, 2007. On the same day, President Vladimir Putin announced the resumption of long-range strategic bomber flights. This was the first time the RAF's latest fighter had intercepted a Russian aircraft.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - International - 1994Туполев Ту-95МС - Россия - 1979

  • Bears are able to carry a formidable weapons load, which includes both nuclear and conventional versions of the AS-15 Kent air-launched cruise missile with a range of approximately 1,865 miles. Pictured is a Tu-95MS6 from the 37th Air Army, 22nd Guards Heavy Bomber Air Division, 184th Guards Heavy Bomber Regiment at Engels Air Base.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Туполев Ту-95МС - Россия - 1979

  • Russian aircraft, such as this Bear-H, departing from Northern bases are first intercepted by Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16s. Should the 'zombies' continue towards APA 9 they become the responsibility of CAOC 9 at RAF High Wycombe, which will decide when to launch RAF QRA fighters.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Туполев Ту-95МС - Россия - 1979

  • RAF Typhoons from 3 Sqn at RAF Coningsby now share the responsibility for Southern QRA with Tornado F.3s of 25 Sqn at RAF Leeming. A pilot runs to his aircraft during a practice QRA launch for the press. In today's post-9/11 world, QRA crews may be put in the unenviable position of being ordered to shoot down an airliner should it be deemed a terrorist threat.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - International - 1994

  • A Typhoon F.2 of 3 Sqn in QRA fit carrying four ASRAAMs on the wing pylons and four AMRAAMs under the fuselage. The RAF has not yet cleared the type's 27mm Mauser cannon for use.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - International - 1994

  • A Tornado F.3 from RAF Leuchars shadows one of a pair of Russian Naval Aviation Tu-142 Bear-Fs which flew near the area being used for the Neptune Warrior maritime exercise taking place off Scotland in late April and early May this year.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Panavia Tornado ADV (F) - International - 1979Туполев Ту-142 - Россия - 1968