Sunkar (demonstration team)

The Sunkar (Kazakh: Сұңқар; Russian: Сокол) is one of two aerobatic teams in the Kazakh Air Defense Forces which performs aerobatics during events in Kazakhstan from combat training Aero L-39 Albatros. In the Kazakh language, the name of the group is translated as "Falcon".

Sunkar
Active2010 Present
Country Kazakhstan
Branch Kazakh Air Defense Forces
RoleAerobatic flight display team
Size6 Aircraft
Base604th Air Base, Taldykorgan Airport
ColoursYellow, White, Blue
   
Aircraft flown
FighterAero L-39 Albatros

History

The group was formed in the fall of 2010. At its disposal received six L-39 training aircraft.[1] It gained fame at the International Exhibition of Arms and Military-Technical Equipment (KADEX) the following March in Astana.[2] The culmination of the Defender of the Fatherland Day Battle Parade in 2018 and 2013[3][4] featured the team fly over 40th Otar Military Base.[5] It has also demonstrated its skills during the celebrations of Air Force Day every year.[6]

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