Landing gear system failure is suspected to have caused the crash in the Lipetsk region
An interceptor fighter jet MIG-31 falls on Friday in the region LipetskRussia, during Training flight. According to Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federationthe incident occurred during the landing approach phase when the landing gear release system failed.
The unarmed plane crashed wooded area of Chaplyginsky district. Both crew members managed to eject in time and were found a short time later by rescue teams. Both pilots were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity.
MIG-31 is a two-seat supersonic fighter jet developed in the 1970s based on the MiG-25. Designed to intercept air targets at high altitudes and speeds, this model is one of the main aircraft in Russia’s air defense. Some versions, such as MIG-31Khas been modified to launch aeroballistic missiles Kinzhal.
Its main weapons include long-range air-to-air missiles R-33 And R-37which is capable of striking targets hundreds of kilometers away.
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