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Russia shows off latest designs at air show

Moscow’s International Aviation and Space Show at Zhukovsky Air Base features Russia’s state-of-the-art planes. Boeing, Airbus and other international aircraft makers also sent their latest products.

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A Russian-made Beriev Be-200ChS amphibious aircraft dumps 12 tons of colored water matching the Russian flag during a demonstration flight.

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The aerobatic group Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) performs.

The aerobatic group Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) performs.

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An Airbus A380 passenger jet during a demonstration flight.

An Airbus A380 passenger jet during a demonstration flight.

Misha Japaridze / AP

A Russian twin-engine jet fighter.

A Russian twin-engine jet fighter.

Misha Japaridze / AP

A Latvian aerobatic group.

A Latvian aerobatic group.

Misha Japaridze / AP

Russian aerobatic group 'Russkiye Vityazi' (Russian Knights) piloting Su-27 jet fighters perform during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011, the International Aviation and Space Show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)

Russian aerobatic group "Russkiye Vityazi" (Russian Knights) piloting Su-27 jet fighters perform during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011, the International Aviation and Space Show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)

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Strizhi, a Russian aerobatic team connected to the Russian Air Force, performs a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show in Zhukovsky, Russia, outside Moscow.

Aug. 19, 2011

Strizhi, a Russian aerobatic team connected to the Russian Air Force, performs a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show in Zhukovsky, Russia, outside Moscow.

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People watch L-39 jets from a Russian aerobatic team perform during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Aug. 19, 2011

People watch L-39 jets from a Russian aerobatic team perform during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Sergei Karpukhin / Reuters

Russian aerobatic group Russkiye Vityazi, which translates to Russian Knights, pilots Sukhoi Su-27 jets during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Aug. 19, 2011

Russian aerobatic group Russkiye Vityazi, which translates to Russian Knights, pilots Sukhoi Su-27 jets during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Misha Japaridze / AP

People watch an Airbus A380 during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Aug. 19, 2011

People watch an Airbus A380 during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Sergei Karpukhin / Reuters

A colorful kite flies beneath Russian Su-27 jet fighters as they perform their routine during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Aug. 19, 2011

A colorful kite flies beneath Russian Su-27 jet fighters as they perform their routine during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Misha Japaridze / AP

People watch L-39 jets perform during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Aug. 19, 2011

People watch L-39 jets perform during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Sergei Karpukhin / Reuters

Pilots of a Latvian aerobatic group fly their aircraft during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Aug. 19, 2011

Pilots of a Latvian aerobatic group fly their aircraft during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Misha Japaridze / AP

A member of the Russian aerobatic group Russkiye Vityazi, piloting a Sukhoi Su-27 jet, performs during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Aug. 19, 2011

A member of the Russian aerobatic group Russkiye Vityazi, piloting a Sukhoi Su-27 jet, performs during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Misha Japaridze / AP

Mi-26 and Mi-28 helicopters perform during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Aug. 19, 2011

Mi-26 and Mi-28 helicopters perform during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Sergei Karpukhin / Reuters

Russkiye Vityazi performs during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Aug. 19, 2011

Russkiye Vityazi performs during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Sergei Karpukhin / Reuters

Visitors watch a Latvian aerobatic group perform in L-39 aircraft during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Visitors watch a Latvian aerobatic group perform in L-39 aircraft during the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show.

Dmitry Kostyukov / AFP/Getty Images

Pilots of a Latvian aerobatic group fly their L-39s during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011, the International Aviation and Space Show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow.

Pilots of a Latvian aerobatic group fly their L-39s during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011, the International Aviation and Space Show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow.

Mikhail Metzel / AP

Members of the Russian aerobatic team 'Falcons of Russia' perform in a Su-27 jet fighter during MAKS-2011.

Members of the Russian aerobatic team "Falcons of Russia" perform in a Su-27 jet fighter during MAKS-2011.

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, right, First Vice Premier Sergei Ivanov, left, and Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin attend the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show. Putin said at the air show that supporting aircraft makers will be an “absolute strategic priority” for Russia.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, right, First Vice Premier Sergei Ivanov, left, and Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin attend the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show. Putin said at the air show that supporting aircraft makers will be an “absolute strategic priority” for Russia.

Mikhail Metzel / AP

Russia’s first stealth fighter, the T-50, performs during MAKS-2011. Russian officials said the final version of the jet will not be ready until the end of 2016. India was reported to be interested in up to 200 T-50 fighters for its air force while Russia was planning to order at least 150.

Russia’s first stealth fighter, the T-50, performs during MAKS-2011. Russian officials said the final version of the jet will not be ready until the end of 2016. India was reported to be interested in up to 200 T-50 fighters for its air force while Russia was planning to order at least 150.

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A T-50 is seen during MAKS-2011.

A T-50 is seen during MAKS-2011.

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A mixed flight of MiG-29 and Su-27 jet fighters perform during MAKS-2011.

A mixed flight of MiG-29 and Su-27 jet fighters perform during MAKS-2011.

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the MAKS-2011 air show. He praised Russia’s latest aircraft designs, including its first stealth fighter, saying: “They represent the achievements of today’s Russia, the efforts of our experts, who are reviving and developing the best traditions of Russian aviation and space industries.”

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the MAKS-2011 air show. He praised Russia’s latest aircraft designs, including its first stealth fighter, saying: “They represent the achievements of today’s Russia, the efforts of our experts, who are reviving and developing the best traditions of Russian aviation and space industries.”

Mikhail Metzel / AP

Spectators watch a Russian Mi-26 helicopter in flight during MAKS-2011.

Spectators watch a Russian Mi-26 helicopter in flight during MAKS-2011.

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A Russian Be-200 performs.

A Russian Be-200 performs.

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People look at a Russian Tupolev Tu-95 military aircraft.

People look at a Russian Tupolev Tu-95 military aircraft.

Mikhail Metzel / AP

A Russian MiG-29 flies across the sky.

A Russian MiG-29 flies across the sky.

Dmitry Kostyukov / AFP/Getty Images

MiG-35d military planes perform during MAKS-2011.

MiG-35d military planes perform during MAKS-2011.

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A Russian helicopter drops troops during a demonstration flight.

A Russian helicopter drops troops during a demonstration flight.

Mikhail Metzel / AP

People gather at a lineup of the Russian planes during the MAKS-2011.

People gather at a lineup of the Russian planes during the MAKS-2011.

Mikhail Metzel / AP

A U.S. F-15 jet performs during MAKS-2011.

A U.S. F-15 jet performs during MAKS-2011.

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An electric road train passes by a Tupolev Tu-160 Russian Air Force aircraft.

An electric road train passes by a Tupolev Tu-160 Russian Air Force aircraft.

Mikhail Metzel / AP

An Airbus A 380 performs during MAKS-2011.

An Airbus A 380 performs during MAKS-2011.

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Members of the media gather next to a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after it arrived at Zhukovsky airfield.

Members of the media gather next to a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after it arrived at Zhukovsky airfield.

Mikhail Metzel / AP

MiG-29 and Su-27 jet fighters fly over Zhukovsky airfield.

MiG-29 and Su-27 jet fighters fly over Zhukovsky airfield.

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A B-52 bomber aircraft lands at Zhukovsky airfield to take part in MAKS-2011.

A B-52 bomber aircraft lands at Zhukovsky airfield to take part in MAKS-2011.

Misha Japaridze / AP

A U.S. Air Force officer stands in a Galaxy C-5 cargo plane.

A U.S. Air Force officer stands in a Galaxy C-5 cargo plane.

Dmitry Kostyukov / AFP/Getty Images

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