In 2016, Russian Navy`s Naval Aviation has trained several pilots to
operate Su-33 (NATO reporting name: Flanker-D) and MiG-29K/KUB (Fulcrum-K)
shipborne fighter jets, according to the arm`s Chief, Major General
Igor Kozhin. |
"Since
the beginning of 2016, we have already trained seven pilots to operate
MiG-29K shipborne naval fighters. We should maintain the momentum in
efforts to increase the caliber of pilots," Kozhin said. He
added that the arm also trained five pilots for Su-33 fighters within
the prescribed period.
Previously, it was reported that the 'Admiral Kuznetsov'-based naval
aircraft would start bombing the Islamic State (IS, forbidden in Russia)
terroristic grouping in Syria in October 2016 - January 2017. The aircraft
cruiser armed with MiG-29K/KUB fighters is supposed to head to the Mediterranean
Sea in Autumn 2016. The modernization of the 'Admiral Kuznetsov' ship
is scheduled for early 2017.
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Russian Navy MiG-29K-KUB in Yeysk training center