Norwegian F-16 evades erratically moving MiG-31 during intercept

Two top guns came into very close contact when a Russian MiG-31 aircraft overtook a Norwegian F-16 fighter and cut practically in front of it, forcing the NATO pilot to veer away sharply.

The Russian jet passed the F-16 within a mere 20 meters, causing the Norwegian pilot to exclaim,“What the hell!” before darting away hastily.

The incident took place north of Norway over international waters, and the date is unknown.