Military helicopters, fighter jets rehearse over Hanoi for National Day parade

Around 10:30 a.m., a formation of helicopters carrying the Party flag and the national flag enters the Ba Dinh Square area amid the cheers and excitement of the people.

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Helicopters carrying the Party flag and the national flag fly in formation over the Hanoi sky on the morning of August 28.

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Helicopters participating in the display include the Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171, and Mi-172, arranged in a 1-3-3-3 formation.

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Meanwhile, a squadron of five Su-30MK2 fighter jets dubbed King Cobra take off from Kep Airbase and head toward Hanoi in a pre-arranged formation.

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Six jet attack trainiers L-39NG also take off from Kep Airbase to join the training flight over Hanoi on August 28.

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In a rare moment, VOV.VN captures the scene of aircraft flying over the Hanoi Citadel.

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Equipped with thrust-vectoring engines, the SU-30MK2 is one of Vietnam’s most modern and powerful fighter jets, capable of exceptional maneuverability and complex aerobatic stunts.

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The SU-30MK2 earns its nickname King Cobra due to its pointed nose, long fuselage, and raised posture on the runway during takeoff, which evoke the image of a cobra raising its head.