The network has a video teachings Russian strategic bombers Tu-160 “White Swan”. Video on its YouTube channel laid out Russia's Ministry of Defense.
On the website of the Russian military department says, that the missile carried in the air for more than eight hours, practicing refueling at a height of more than five kilometers and at a speed of 600 km / h. Filling made from tankers Il-78. It is noted, that the air refueling was complicated by bad weather conditions, in particular, strong side wind, and aircraft refueling at the time were at a distance of no more than 30 m.
The Defense Ministry explained, that in the exercise involved about ten long-range aircraft videoconferencing RF, aircraft coming from airports in different regions of Russia. Refueling was carried out during the day and at night.
air refueling as one of the most complex elements of flight training is essential preparation distant aircraft pilots, can significantly increase the combat radius of action and perform as intended at a great distance from the place of basing
– according to a defense department report.
