In the crucible of the Cold War's fierce aerial competition, Pavel Sukhoi, a tenacious Soviet engineer, relentlessly pursued his dream to create a transformative aircraft.

His vision eventually took shape in the Sukhoi Su-7, an audacious creation that was a daring fusion of cutting-edge design, advanced aerodynamics, and raw, unyielding power.

As the test pilot fired up the engines and catapulted the machine skyward for its maiden flight, the earth below transformed into clouds and sky.

Despite countless setbacks and failures, Pavel remained unwavering in his quest to create the ultimate fighter-bomber. Yet, destiny had other plans in store for the service life of the Sukhoi Su-7, most of which would extend far beyond Soviet territory.

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Join Dark Skies as we explore the world of aviation with cinematic short documentaries featuring the biggest and fastest airplanes ever built, top-secret military projects, and classified missions with hidden untold true stories. Including US, German, and Soviet warplanes, along with aircraft developments that took place during World War I, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and special operations mission in between.

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