On July 4, the 6th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) officially opened in St. Petersburg.
© RIA Novosti . Igor Roussack / Go to the mediabankOn July 4, the 6th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) officially opened in St. Petersburg. The Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) and Strizhi (Swifts) aerobatic display teams performed in the skies above St. Petersburg during the official ceremony. The pilots flew in a diamond-shaped formation above the Gulf of Finland.
On July 4, the 6th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) officially opened in St. Petersburg. The Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) and Strizhi (Swifts) aerobatic display teams performed in the skies above St. Petersburg during the official ceremony. The pilots flew in a diamond-shaped formation above the Gulf of Finland.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackFive Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighters and four Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters performed various stunts, including the Basic Loop, the Synchronized Roll and the Oblique Loop, especially for forum participants and guests.
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Five Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighters and four Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters performed various stunts, including the Basic Loop, the Synchronized Roll and the Oblique Loop, especially for forum participants and guests.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackPilots are subjected to 5 Gs, while performing these stunts. The airplanes flew 200 meters and more above the ground.
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Pilots are subjected to 5 Gs, while performing these stunts. The airplanes flew 200 meters and more above the ground.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackApart from airplanes, Rosoboronexport will display over 100 advanced Russian-made military products at the 6th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) in St. Petersburg.
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Apart from airplanes, Rosoboronexport will display over 100 advanced Russian-made military products at the 6th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) in St. Petersburg.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackMembers of the Strizhi (Swifts) aerobatic display team launched infrared-missile deflecting flares while flying above the spectators.
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Members of the Strizhi (Swifts) aerobatic display team launched infrared-missile deflecting flares while flying above the spectators.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackAfter their joint performance above the Lenexpo exhibition center hosting the IMDS event, the aerobatic display teams separated and continued to perform solo.
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After their joint performance above the Lenexpo exhibition center hosting the IMDS event, the aerobatic display teams separated and continued to perform solo.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackWhile performing solo, the crews of aerobatic display teams displayed their individual professionalism, and thrilled audiences with various stunts once again.
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© RIA Novosti . Igor Roussack
While performing solo, the crews of aerobatic display teams displayed their individual professionalism, and thrilled audiences with various stunts once again.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackOpening ceremony of the 6th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) in St. Petersburg.
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Opening ceremony of the 6th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) in St. Petersburg.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackAbout 5,000 people watched the two-hour performance by the air crews.
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About 5,000 people watched the two-hour performance by the air crews.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackOpening ceremony of the 6th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) in St. Petersburg.
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Opening ceremony of the 6th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) in St. Petersburg.
© RIA Novosti . Igor RoussackIt appears that the Lenexpo exhibition center will host the International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) for the last time. The next event might be organized at the Marine Façade Port, also in St. Petersburg.
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It appears that the Lenexpo exhibition center will host the International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS) for the last time. The next event might be organized at the Marine Façade Port, also in St. Petersburg.