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# SwiftsSwifts

A Kubinka-based aerobatic team flying MiG-29s. It is known for joint displays with the Russian Knights, including the Kubinka Diamond formation.

<dl>

<dt>Country</dt>
<dd>Russia</dd>

<dt>The story begins</dt>
<dd>1991</dd>

<dt>Aircraft</dt>
<dd>MiG-29, MiG-29UB</dd>

<dt>Aircraft category</dt>
<dd>Light fighters</dd></dl>

History and features

## About the team

The team dates back to 1991. Based at Kubinka, it flies MiG-29s and is known for joint displays with the Russian Knights, including the Kubinka Diamond formation.

The two Kubinka teams perform both separately and together. Their joint formation combines different aircraft types: heavy Sukhoi fighters and light MiG-29 fighters.

Aircraft

## MiG-29, MiG-29UB

Aircraft category: light fighters. Aircraft types and variants may change over a team’s history. Check the team’s programme for the aircraft and formation used in a particular display.

Where the team performs

## Airshows featuring the team

Examples of airshows where the team has appeared. Check the organiser's information for the next edition's participants.

### MAKS

Zhukovsky, Russia

[Show documented appearances](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams/schedule?group=swifts)

## Other teams from this country

- [Russian Knights](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams/russian-knights)
- [Falcons of Russia](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams/falcons-of-russia)

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