Plane Crazy

On May 6th, an Indian Tu-142M recon aircraft buzzed Somali pirates that were attacking a Chinese cargo ship.

The huge (50 meter/167 foot wingspan, four engine) aircraft had the desired effect, and the pirates fled.

The incident took place 800 kilometers off the west coast of India, which accounts for the presence of the Indian aircraft. The pirates have become increasingly active off India.

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