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Radar Avoidance

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"Jaw-Dropping Low Pass: Ukraine's MiG-29 Skims the Ground in Thrilling Air Force Video"
military-aviation2 years ago

"Jaw-Dropping Low Pass: Ukraine's MiG-29 Skims the Ground in Thrilling Air Force Video"

Ukraine's air force released a video showing a MiG-29 fighter jet making an extremely low pass, likely to avoid radar detection and surface-to-air missiles in the ongoing war with Russia. Flying low provides advantages in evading detection, but it also increases the risk of accidents. Former aviators explain that flying at higher altitudes allows for more reaction time and reduces the chances of unintentional crashes.

"Jaw-Dropping: Ukrainian MiG-29 Fighter Jet's Unbelievably Low Pass Caught on Video"
military-aviation2 years ago

"Jaw-Dropping: Ukrainian MiG-29 Fighter Jet's Unbelievably Low Pass Caught on Video"

A video shared by Ukraine's air force shows a MiG-29 fighter jet making an incredibly low pass, likely to avoid radar detection and surface-to-air missiles in the ongoing war. Flying low provides advantages in evading enemy systems, but it also increases the risk of accidents. Former aviators explain that flying at higher altitudes allows for more reaction time and serves as "life insurance." The video showcases the extreme low pass of the MiG-29, highlighting the risks involved in such maneuvers.