A stunt flying team from the Russian Air Force will conduct air shows in
Zhangjiajie, one of the most scenic tourist sites in central-south China's Hunan
Province.
The air shows constitute part of the 2006 Russian Year in Chinaactivities, is
comprised of three parts -- stunt flying, mid-air refueling, and flying through
the Tianmen (Skygate) Cave.
Russian sports aircraft and fighter planes will take part in the stunt
flying, while an Il-78 tanker will perform mid-air fueling.
The Russian team is the only in the world to use heavy-weight fighter like
Su-27 and Su-30 in stunt flying performances. They will pass through the cave at
a speed of 750 kilometers per hour.
