Russia plans to show off the latest innovations from its army, such as TOS multiple rocket launcher systems and Typhoon-DCA armor.
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More than 12,500 people accompanied by 190 military equipment will march through the streets of central Moscow and on Red Square on May 9, as Russia celebrates the 76th anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War.
Land forces
This year, 35 types of machines will roll through the streets of Moscow and fly over the city. The parade will be led by a T-34, a legendary tank that helped turn the tide of the Great Patriotic War (name given in Russia to World War II). These fully operational retro combat machines can also be seen in Patriot Park in the Moscow region once the borders reopen.
Right after, spectators in the streets of Moscow will be able to see the army’s latest acquisitions, such as the Boomerang armored personnel carriers, as well as the Typhoon-DCA armored vehicles.
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These devices will be accompanied by infantry fighting vehicles, such as the BMP-2 and BMP-3, with their infantry personnel.
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Spectators will be able to see the country’s most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile complexes, such as the infamous Iars, in motion.
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The 2021 parade was expected to be the opportunity to unveil the latest generation S-500 Promethée anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic defense system (click on this link to learn all about this cutting-edge weapon), but these rumors were unfounded. : the big premiere is postponed for another year.
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Instead, spectators will once again admire the S-400 air defense system, the Iskander-M missile system, and the TOS-1 multiple rocket launchers.
Air Force
A special feature of this year’s flypast will be the flight of a strategic long-range Tu-160 missile carrier, accompanied by Su-35S fighters.
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In addition, for the first time, the aerial part of the parade will be opened by three Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters, followed by Mi-8 transport and combat helicopters, Mi-35 attack helicopters, Ka- 52 and the Berkout aerobatics patrol aboard Mi-28N.
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The air show will also involve Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic missile carrier bombers, Il-78 tanker planes, Il-76 military transport planes, Su-35S fighters, Su-34 and Su-24M bombers. , as well as other types of aircraft.
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The parade will end with the flyby of MiG-31K and Su-57 planes and three aerobatic groups – the Lipetsk Aviation Center, as well as the Rousskie Vitiazi (Russian Preux) and Striji (Swift) patrols.
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