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Mikoyan MIG29 "Fulcrum" Interceptor: Placed into service in 1983, this fast twin jet aircraft achieves a maximum speed of 1,520 mph and has a ceiling of 56,000 feet and a range of 1,300 miles.  A very well armed machine, sporting a 30 mm cannon and six wing pylons for various air-to-air missiles or bombs.  A rather formidable aircraft.

Mikoyan Mig23 "Flogger"
Multirole Fighter, designed in 1970. Piloted by a crew of one, the Mig23 is capable of flying at 1,319 mph and at an altitude of 50,035 feet with a range of 620 miles. Typical armament is two 23mm cannon and four air-to-air missiles.  A large number of this popular Mig were manufactured and many were exported to Czechoslovakia, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, and Syria. 

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Sukhoi 17 Tactical Bomber
This assault aircraft was designed in 1967 and was revealed in 1972.  Designated "Fitter" by NATO, the SU17 has a variable geometry wing system and can achieve a top speed of 1,432 mph and reach an altitude of 59,000 feet.  With a relatively short range of 391 miles the relatively unsophisticated, single seat, SU17 carries a heavy bomb load of 11,023 lbs. and bristles with two 30 mm cannon.

Hind 
The mainstay Russian attack helicopter.  This chopper saw a tremendous amount of combat during the Russian's war in Afghanistan.

Tupolev TU160 Blackjack Bomber
First detected by satellite in 1979, this advanced multirole strategic bomber remained  shrouded in mystery until one was finally photographed.  The Blackjack (it's NATO designation) is a highly capable platform, equipped with variable geometry wings, and terrain-following radar.  Primary armament is the AS-15 and AS-X-19 cruise missiles ( each with a 3,000 km range).

   

 
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