Russian SU-35 Advertising video
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Nonskimmer
Captain
Man! For a jet fighter, especially one that size, that thing can pull some wicked moves! 
Nonskimmer
Captain
That's the one they call the "cobra", I believe.
the lancaster kicks ass
Major General
- 19,937
- Dec 20, 2003
yeah the russians have the best pilots in the world i believe, i've seen one of their displays and it's truely amazing...............
and that's a great video...........
and that's a great video...........
Nonskimmer
Captain
Some of their test pilots are pretty skilled, but I'm not too sure about the bulk of their service pilots. Especially with the present state of the Russian military, I don't think they get a lot of flight time.
evangilder
"Shooter"
Good point, NS.
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
My father in law is a retired Lt Col., USAF. He flew F-106s, F-15s, F-16s, F-5s, B-52s and the B-1. Every time he sees the video of the "Cobra" maneuver he chuckles and says "if that guy did that to me, I could wax him even in the 106." Apparently he didn't think that the Cobra as of any value during combat. 
the lancaster kicks ass
Major General
- 19,937
- Dec 20, 2003
well obviously the russians do..........
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
I think the guys at Sukoi use it for marketing
the lancaster kicks ass
Major General
- 19,937
- Dec 20, 2003
and why not it's very impressive.............
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
It is - its also impressive when a Sidewinder goes up your tailpipe 
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
Remember - it's better to die than to look bad. (Naval Aviatior Quote)
Nonskimmer
Captain
A sidewinder up the tailpipe might not be such a good selling feature though.
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
It could be worse! - You could collide with your wingman during a European airshow 
, eject, have both aircraft plummet out of the sky into a huge fireball 
, you parachute within feet of spectators, then light up a cig after the whole thing! 
GOD - MARKETING GENIUS!
Blitzkrieg Bop
Airman 1st Class
Think they just want to show how maneuvrable the aircraft is. And eh, what when ur outta sidewinders to put up his movable exhaust nozzle and u have to SHOOT him down. I dont think an american aircraft has a chance. Maybe with a skilled pilot?
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
Blitzkrieg Bop said:
My father-in-law had 3,000 hours in fighters when he retired, graduated from test pilot and the USAF fighter tactics and weapons school. He also set over 80 world speed and altitude records with the B-1 (he still holds 6). Ya think he's skilled enough?
evangilder
"Shooter"
Could be...
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
evangilder said:
