Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Superb flight demonstration by the Russian Knights performed at Zhukovskiy (Moscow, Russia) during the MAKS airshow!
Now they fly with Su-35s but on this video they were still sporting the gorgeous Su-30SM which also features thrust vectoring, plus a tandem cockpit and canards, adding to the badass looks! :)
The flight display included 4-ship formation, 2-ship maneuvers and solo flight display, all the while pulling crazy stunts subject to quite a few Gs, hence the 'Dancing in Overload' title. I've mixed it all up to make it even more dynamic and interesting, hopy you love the video!
Music: A celestial choir of 8x Saturn AL-31FP (АЛ-31ФП)
Here are some other pretty cool videos of the team:
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTW0tJRW4g
youtube.com/watch?v=t6vbjqjqhtg
youtube.com/watch?v=FIJcsJgBMzM
The Russian Knights (Русские Витязи, Russkiye Vityazi, in russian) is an aerobatic demonstration team of the Russian Air Force. Originally formed on April 5, 1991 at the Kubinka Air Base as a team of six Sukhoi Su-27s, the team was the first to perform outside the Soviet Union in September 1991 when they toured the United Kingdom. The SU-27s were replaced with six Su-30M2s later on, and recently the whole team migrated again to the SU-30SM multirole fighter featuring canards, thrust vectoring and dual cockpits. Nowadays the team performs with SU-35S single seat fighter jets.
In this sense they became the second aerobatic team in the world to use thrust vectoring jets (first were the Russian Falcons that performed with the same Su-30SM aircraft as soon as 2015 and later replaced them by the SU-35S). It is noteworthy as well that apart from traditional formation flight exhibition, the team has introduced post-stall maneuvers that take advantage of the thrust vectoring nozzles into the solo and duo display sections of their show.
The team operates from the Kubinka air force base, west of moscow, in conjunction with the 'Strizhi' (Swifts) aerobatic team that still use MiG-29 fighter aircraft. From time to time it is possible to see both teams performing together.
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Superb flight demonstration by the Russian Knights performed at Zhukovskiy (Moscow, Russia) during the MAKS airshow!
Now they fly with Su-35s but on this video they were still sporting the gorgeous Su-30SM which also features thrust vectoring, plus a tandem cockpit and canards, adding to the badass looks! :)
The flight display included 4-ship formation, 2-ship maneuvers and solo flight display, all the while pulling crazy stunts subject to quite a few Gs, hence the 'Dancing in Overload' title. I've mixed it all up to make it even more dynamic and interesting, hopy you love the video!
Music: A celestial choir of 8x Saturn AL-31FP (АЛ-31ФП)
Here are some other pretty cool videos of the team:
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTW0tJRW4g
youtube.com/watch?v=t6vbjqjqhtg
youtube.com/watch?v=FIJcsJgBMzM
The Russian Knights (Русские Витязи, Russkiye Vityazi, in russian) is an aerobatic demonstration team of the Russian Air Force. Originally formed on April 5, 1991 at the Kubinka Air Base as a team of six Sukhoi Su-27s, the team was the first to perform outside the Soviet Union in September 1991 when they toured the United Kingdom. The SU-27s were replaced with six Su-30M2s later on, and recently the whole team migrated again to the SU-30SM multirole fighter featuring canards, thrust vectoring and dual cockpits. Nowadays the team performs with SU-35S single seat fighter jets.
In this sense they became the second aerobatic team in the world to use thrust vectoring jets (first were the Russian Falcons that performed with the same Su-30SM aircraft as soon as 2015 and later replaced them by the SU-35S). It is noteworthy as well that apart from traditional formation flight exhibition, the team has introduced post-stall maneuvers that take advantage of the thrust vectoring nozzles into the solo and duo display sections of their show.
The team operates from the Kubinka air force base, west of moscow, in conjunction with the 'Strizhi' (Swifts) aerobatic team that still use MiG-29 fighter aircraft. From time to time it is possible to see both teams performing together.
If you dearly enjoy my content, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
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I'd feel really grateful that you take some time to SHARE this video with your friends, LIKE and off course, SUBSCRIBE and ring the bell!
D31
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youtube.com/RC4ever
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(Mostly airsoft gameplays)
youtube.com/airguardianairsoft
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![SHE IS STEALTH AND STEALS YOUR HEART! ✈️ SU-57, MAKS 2015 [Remastered]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cHnppel-R64/mqdefault.jpg "SHE IS STEALTH AND STEALS YOUR HEART! ✈️ SU-57, MAKS 2015 [Remastered]
The gorgeous, stealthy Su-57 steals the hearts of everyone present at the airshow at the hands of Sergey Bogdan with such an astounding display of post-stall maneuvers and pulling clouds out of thin air that leaves everyone marvelled! :D
This is an old Su-57 video from MAKS 2015 with very cool shots that I decided to remaster now that I have better tools to make it look as good as possible. :)
Sergey Bogdan (Сергей Богдан) is the chief test pilot of the Sukhoi Company, so he is the best suited to perform these sort of mind-boggling flight performances with the Sukhoi Su-57, a russian 5th generation fighter aircraft.
The Sukhoi Su-57, previously designated T-50 (Сухой Су-57 / T-50) is a single-seat, twin-engine, stealth fighter aircraft with multirole capability but designed for air superiority and attack operations. This jet aircraft is the product of the PAK-FA (ПАК-ФА, Перспективный авиационный комплекс фронтовой авиации, literally Prospective Aviation Complex of Frontline Aviation), a fifth-generation fighter programme of the Russian Air Force. The first prototype performed the maiden flight on January 29, 2010. Deliveries of production aircraft to the Russian Air Force are expected to begin in 2018.
The fighter is intended to succeed the MiG-29 and Su-27 in the Russian Air Force and to serve as the basis for the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) while complementing the recently built fleets of SU-35S and SU-30SM. The initial production batch are to be delivered with a highly upgraded variant of the AL-31F engine, extensively used by the Su-27 family while a totally new turbofan jet powerplant is being designed from scratch. In fact the first prototype of this engine has already been fitted into a SU-57 airframe and has already begun testing.
The Su-57 has a blended wing body fuselage and incorporates all-moving horizontal and vertical stabilizers. The aircraft incorporates thrust vectoring nozzles and has adjustable leading edge vortex controllers (LEVCONs) that improve high angle of attack behaviour. The advanced flight control system and thrust vectoring nozzles make the aircraft highly maneuverable in both pitch and yaw, enabling it to perform post-stall maneuvers such as the Pugachevs Cobra and the Bell maneuver, along with doing flat rotations with little altitude loss. The aircrafts high cruising speed and normal operating altitude is also expected to give it a significant kinematic advantage over older fighter jet generations.
GENERAL FEATURES
Length: 19.8 m
Wingspan: 13.95 m
Height: 4.74 m
Wing area: 78.8 m²
Empty weight: 18,000 kg
Loaded weight: 25,000 kg
Typical mission weight, 29,270 kg
Max. takeoff weight: 35,000 kg
Fuel capacity: 10,300 kg
Powerplant: 2 × Saturn AL-41F1 for initial production, izdeliye 30 for later production turbofans
Dry thrust: 93.1 kN / over 108 kN each
Thrust with afterburner: 147 kN / 178 kN each
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: Mach 2 (2,140 km/h)
Supercruise: Mach 1.6 (1,700 km/h)
Range: 3,500 km subsonic / 1,500 km supersonic
Service ceiling: 20,000 m
Wing loading: 317–444 kg/m²
Thrust/weight: AL-41F1: 1.02 (1.19 at typical mission weight)
izdeliye 30: 1.16 (1.36 at typical mission weight)
Maximum g-load: +9G
More info on:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-57
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![Su-57 Top Gun Maneuver Flown in Real Life by Sergey Bogdan!! ✈️ MAKS 2017 [Remastered]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cmQoXZ9NIiM/mqdefault.jpg "Su-57 Top Gun Maneuver Flown in Real Life by Sergey Bogdan!! ✈️ MAKS 2017 [Remastered]
If youre a fan of the movie Top Gun: Maverick, youve likely seen the iconic scene where the Su-57 performs a cobra maneuver followed by a yaw spin to evade Tom Cruises F-14 Tomcat and quickly get on its tail... but did you know that this maneuver is not just a Hollywood fantasy? In this video, watch as Sukhois Chief Test Pilot, Sergey Bogdan (Сергей Богдан), demonstrates this incredible capability of the Su-57 with precision and finesse!!
Bu that isnt all... get ready to enjoy the thrilling beauty of the SU-57 fighter jet as it showcases other jaw-dropping aerobatic maneuvers during MAKS 2017 as well as two-ship tight formation flight in this stunning remastered footage! From physics-defying aerobatics to mind-blowing stunts, witness the sheer power and agility of this formidable fighter aircraft!
Captured at the prestigious MAKS 2017 airshow, this remastered video brings you up close to the action, allowing you to experience the adrenaline-pumping thrill of the SU-57 like never before. With its advanced technology and unparalleled performance, the SU-57 proves why its in a league of its own!
The Sukhoi Su-57, previously designated T-50 (Сухой Су-57 / T-50) is a single-seat, twin-engine, stealth fighter aircraft with multirole capability but designed for air superiority and attack operations. This jet aircraft is the product of the PAK-FA (ПАК-ФА, Перспективный авиационный комплекс фронтовой авиации, literally Prospective Aviation Complex of Frontline Aviation), a fifth-generation fighter programme of the Russian Air Force. The first prototype performed the maiden flight on January 29, 2010. Deliveries of production aircraft to the Russian Air Force are expected to begin in 2018.
The fighter is intended to succeed the MiG-29 and Su-27 in the Russian Air Force and to serve as the basis for the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) while complementing the recently built fleets of SU-35S and SU-30SM. The initial production batch are to be delivered with a highly upgraded variant of the AL-31F engine, extensively used by the Su-27 family while a totally new turbofan jet powerplant is being designed from scratch. In fact the first prototype of this engine has already been fitted into a SU-57 airframe and has already begun testing.
The Su-57 has a blended wing body fuselage and incorporates all-moving horizontal and vertical stabilizers. The aircraft incorporates thrust vectoring nozzles and has adjustable leading edge vortex controllers (LEVCONs) that improve high angle of attack behaviour. The advanced flight control system and thrust vectoring nozzles make the aircraft highly maneuverable in both pitch and yaw, enabling it to perform post-stall maneuvers such as the Pugachevs Cobra and the Bell maneuver, along with doing flat rotations with little altitude loss. The aircrafts high cruising speed and normal operating altitude is also expected to give it a significant kinematic advantage over older fighter jet generations.
GENERAL FEATURES
Length: 19.8 m
Wingspan: 13.95 m
Height: 4.74 m
Wing area: 78.8 m²
Empty weight: 18000 kg
Loaded weight: 25000 kg
Typical mission weight, 29270 kg
Max. takeoff weight: 35000 kg
Fuel capacity: 10300 kg
Powerplant: 2 × Saturn AL-41F1 for initial production, izdeliye 30 for later production turbofans
Dry thrust: 93.1 kN / over 108 kN each
Thrust with afterburner: 147 kN / 178 kN each
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: Mach 2 (2140 km/h)
Supercruise: Mach 1.6 (1700 km/h)
Range: 3500 km subsonic / 1500 km supersonic
Service ceiling: 20000 m
Wing loading: 317–444 kg/m²
Thrust/weight: AL-41F1: 1.02 (1.19 at typical mission weight)
izdeliye 30: 1.16 (1.36 at typical mission weight)
Maximum g-load: +9G
More info on:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-57
Chapters:
00:00 - Two ship formation teaser
00:19 - Top Gun maneuver in real life
00:35 - VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
02:17 - Two ship formation break
02:27 - Taxiing on the runway captured close up!
02:47 - Solo display #1
07:42 - Two ship formation #1
10:25 - Mock dogfight
13:45 - Solo display #2
17:40 - Landing
18:45 - Two ship formation #2
19:43 - Outro
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