The name istrebitel is the Russian word for a fighter aircraft, which matches the military jet character of this recording. Short airplane effects like this have long been used in films, games and online videos to suggest a jet passing overhead without showing the full aircraft. As short-form editing grew, the clip became a handy standalone effect for creators who need an instant sense of speed and power, and it is still shared as a quick flyby sound for memes, montages and action edits.