Russian fighter jets and helicopters engaged in simulated fights to showcase their aerobatics for thousands of spectators at the Aviadarts military competition in central Russia.

On Saturday, the crowd of over 10,000 people was treated to simulated dogfights of Su-35S and MiG-29 fighters, bombing drills, assault troops’ landings as well as displays by the country’s renowned aerobatic groups – the Russian Knights on SU-30 jets and the Berkuts, flying Mi-28 attack helicopters.

This year’s installment of Aviadarts has gathered 30 crews of military pilots from Russian, China, Belarus and Kazakhstan, involving more than 60 fighter jets and helicopters. The military competition will conclude in Ryazan in central Russia on August 11.

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