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Deadly Grace: Russian MiG-31 Interceptors Refuel in Midair

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The Mikoyan MiG-31 (NATO reporting name: Foxhound) supersonic interceptor is one of the fastest combat aircraft in the world, and remains an integral element... 19.07.2016, Sputnik International

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Deadly Grace: Russian MiG-31 Interceptors Refuel in Midair

17:11 GMT 19.07.2016 (Updated: 17:28 GMT 19.07.2016)

Mig-31 Foxhound supersonic interceptor of the Russian Pacific Fleet performs midair refuelling. - Sputnik International

The Mikoyan MiG-31 (NATO reporting name: Foxhound) supersonic interceptor is one of the fastest combat aircraft in the world, and remains an integral element of Russia’s aerospace defense arsenal.

However, even when you sit in the cockpit of an agile and maneuverable jet, it takes considerable piloting skills to perform an aerial refueling.