The bi-annual MAKS event in Zhukovsky is always guaranteed to uncover something unusual among the regular participants. This year was the first appearance of the Su-47 after many many years tucked away in the Sukhoi storage area following its public outing in 2007. Paul Filmer provides a pictorial overview of some of the sights during the week.

Russian Air Force Su-35S - © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Russian Air Force Su-35S – © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Russian Navy Su-30SM - © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Russian Navy Su-30SM – © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Embraer ERJ195E2 - © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Embraer E195-E2 – © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Su-47 - © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Su-47 – © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Aeroflot Tu-144LL newly displayed on the approach to the airport - © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Aeroflot Tu-144LL newly displayed on the approach to the airport – © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

A350-900 - © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Airbus A350-900 – © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Beriev Be-200ES - © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Beriev Be-200ES – © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

MiG-1.44 - © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

MiG-1.44 – © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Russian Air Force MiG-31BM - © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource

Russian Air Force MiG-31BM – © Paul Filmer, Global Aviation Resource