Murdoch and his new partner Aziza (Olga Yakovieva), want to steal the Russian jet and employing numerous mercenaries and clandestine agents, puts the entire flight test unit in jeopardy.

The role of Sabretooth in Mirror Wars: Reflection One was played by the sole two-seat Sukhoi Su-35UB fighter as it can be seen in the real life scenes of the movie.

Special effects include the use of pyrotechnical explosions, live-action closeup satellite imagery, and views from inside the flying jets, as well as extensive use of scale and CGI models.

The setting of the MAKS Air Show in Moscow includes footage of contemporary Russian military aircraft and an ancient Polikarpov I-153.

[6] After a short theatrical run, Mirror Wars: Reflection One was released as a DVD for home media by Anchor Bay Entertainment.