Yikes!! Reckless Russian Su-35

[GTX]

Russian Su-35 nearly collides with US fighter jet

A Russian Su-35 fighter jet nearly collided with a U.S. military aircraft during an intercept mission, according to footage released by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The incident, which occurred on September 23, involved what U.S. officials are calling "unsafe and...

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Russian Su-35 Shown 'Headbutting' American F-16 At Very Close Range Off Alaska

The incident, which NORAD deemed “unprofessional,” occurred off Alaska during an intercept by F-16Cs of two Tu-95 Bears and their escorts. The incident, which NORAD deemed “unprofessional,” occurred off Alaska during an intercept by F-16Cs of two Tu-95 Bears and their escorts.

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[SaparotRob]

In the article, a picture of Tu-95 is shown. Notice the tail gun is NOT in "pointed up. Come take a few snaps." position.

 

[Sabrejet]

This behaviour is becoming a regular occurrence. Worrying.

 

[GTX]

This behaviour is becoming a regular occurrence. Worrying.

Yes. The Chinese too

 

[Warspite63]

Yes. The Chinese too

One of these clowns is going to get someone killed.

 

[buffnut453]

Low pilot training level + low number of flight currency hours + lax regulatory environment + testosterone = a bad risk calculus!