Russian Su-27 Intercepts U.S. EP-3 Nov 2018

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Channel: airailimages · 2018 · Autos & Vehicles

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On 5 November 2018, a U.S. EP-3 Aries aircraft flying in international airspace over the Black Sea was intercepted by a Russian Su-27. The intercepting Su-27 made more than one pass, closing with the EP-3 on the second pass and applying its afterburner while conducting a banking turn away. The duration of the intercept was approximately 25 minutes.

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