The crews of the Su-30SM multipurpose fighters and Su-24M front-line bombers from the Naval Aviation and Air Defense of the Black Sea Fleet, as part of the tactical flight exercises, worked out refueling in the air. The corresponding video appeared on the web.
According to the Information Support Department of the Black Sea Fleet, Two Su-30SM fighters and two Su-24 front-line bombers were involved in refueling in the air.. Refueling was provided by the crew of the Il-78 refueling aircraft.
The refueling itself was carried out in the sky over the Crimean peninsula., the aircraft alternately approached the tanker aircraft and refueled, the distance from the cone-sensor to the refueling rod was determined visually. The distance between aircraft during refueling did not exceed 10-12 m.
As noted in the press service of the Black Sea Fleet, this element, namely air refueling, every pilot must own, on which refueling equipment is installed. Air refueling significantly increases flight range, tactical range of action and the ability to perform tasks.
