Russian "Aero-Ballet" to Make Scene at China's Airshow

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 ◆ Russian "Aero-Ballet" to Make Scene at China's Airshow

A Russian acrobatic team of five MIG-29s, globally known for its thrilling "aero-ballet" performance, is expected to rule the skies of Airshow China 2002, which will be staged in the south China city of Zhuhai between November 4 and 11.

China Daily on May 24 said that the performance by the team under the Russian Air Force will last 28 minutes and feature difficult formations including the pyramid, hammer, Polaris, arrow and cross.

"Different from other acrobatic teams that fly sports aircraft or jet, trainers are specially designed for acrobatics. The team of the 'swifts,' was established in 1990, and flies real MIG-29s,"said Victor Bichkov, a senior Russian air force officer.

He said that MIG-29 is a world accredited interception fighter with air superiority and advanced aerodynamic configurations.

More than 40 famous foreign companies, including Boeing and Airbus, will attend the biennial airshow.