Russian Aerospace Forces

Russian Knights

The Russian Knights (Russkiye Vityazi) were formed in 1991 at Kubinka near Moscow.

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RK

Founded1991

CountryRussia

AircraftSukhoi Su-30SM

Home baseKubinka Air Base, Moscow Oblast

StatusActive

History

The Russian Knights (Russkiye Vityazi) were formed in 1991 at Kubinka near Moscow.

The team became known worldwide for flying heavy fighters in close formation, first with the Sukhoi Su-27 and since 2016 with the Su-30SM.

Aircraft flown

Now

Sukhoi Su-30SM

Before

Sukhoi Su-27

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