Highlights from Russia's Sixth International Air Show: US Fighter Jets Make History

Highlights from Russia's Sixth International Air Show: US Fighter Jets Make History

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Russia's sixth international air show at Zhukovsky featured both Russian and US aircraft, marking the first time top US fighter planes were sent to Russia. This boosted the show's prestige, overshadowing the Paris Air Show. The event highlighted the F15 and SU-30 fighters, with significant implications for the international arms market. Russia's arms sales, particularly to China and India, were emphasized. The show also introduced the new Tupol F2O passenger craft, with potential for record arms exports.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique maneuver is highlighted at Russia's sixth international air show?

The Cobra

The Loop

The Barrel Roll

The Immelmann Turn

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which air show did the US military largely ignore in favor of the Moscow Air Show?

Dubai Air Show

Farnborough Air Show

Singapore Air Show

Paris Air Show

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant reason for the US military's reduced presence at Le Bourget?

France's opposition to the US-led war in Iraq

Logistical challenges

Budget cuts

Technical issues with aircraft

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aircraft is a major competitor to Russia's SU-30 on the international arms market?

F35

F22

F15

F16

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Russia's arms sales on world markets comes from fighter jets?

45%

72%

63%

57%