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75 Russian helicopters and military aircraft fly over Red Square and the Kremlin in Moscow, on the 75th anniversary of the Nazi victory in World War II.
Due to the epidemic, Russia canceled plans to organize activities to mark the Great Victory Day last month. This year, authorities decided to scale down this routine parade to just the performance of military aircraft on May 9.
According to Sputnik, today’s air parade in Moscow opened with the appearance of Mi-26 heavy military transport helicopters and four multi-functional Mi-8AMTS aircraft.
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| Photo: Sputnik |
They are followed by versatile combat helicopters, which can attack in any weather condition: Mi-35M, Ka-52 “Crocodile” and Mi-28N “Night Hunters”.
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An A-50U logistics plane and an Il-76MD military transport plane participated in the air show.
Soon after, the skies over Moscow echoed with the roar of turbojet-powered fighters, including a Tu-95MS long-range strategic bomber, four Tu-22M3s, and super-bombers. You-160 bar.
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| Tu-160 supersonic bomber. Photo: Sputnik |
At the event, the Il-78 logistics plane also offered a mid-air refueling space for a Tu-160, a supersonic bomber designed to defeat the most important targets on enemy lines. with conventional and nuclear weapons, with the ability to simultaneously transport up to 12 cruise missiles.
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The 75th anniversary parade continues with the arrival of five fourth-generation MiG-29SMT fighters, Su-24M bombers, and four MiG-31K interceptors. Dagger hypersonic missile systems.
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| Su-35 fighter. Photo: Sputnik |
Among the parade squad are advanced fifth-generation stealth fighters Su-57, Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM. In particular, the S-35S is a fourth-generation fighter, updated with some advanced features of the Su-57, such as the most advanced thrust vector engine system, allowing the aircraft to perform tactical operations. Which fighters use only aerodynamic mechanisms often have to “give up”.
In addition to the Moscow air parade, similar activities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory were also held in 47 cities across the country, as well as on Russian military bases abroad.
On this occasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech before the Eternal Flame next to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow. He praised the patriotic tradition and the great sacrifice of the Soviet army and people during the Great Patriotic War. He also expressed his gratitude to the veterans, asking the Russian people to uphold the tradition, continue to unite to lead the country through all the difficulties, challenges and further development.
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