Sukhoi jets thrill Putrajaya crowds with stunning formation
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- Four Royal Malaysian Air Force Sukhoi SU-30MKM jets led a formation flypast at Putrajaya's 2026 National Day celebrations.
- The display also featured F/A-18D Hornets, BAE Hawks, transport aircraft, helicopters and aircraft from several Malaysian agencies.
- Air Force chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris piloted a Sukhoi for the second consecutive year.
The roar of four Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter jets drew cheers from crowds in Putrajaya during an air show held for Malaysia's 2026 National Day celebrations.
The jets flew in formation over Dataran Putrajaya alongside four F/A-18D Hornets and two BAE Hawk aircraft. Flares lit up the salute flypast, adding to the spectacle for thousands of visitors gathered nearby.
The display was led by Royal Malaysian Air Force chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris, who flew a Sukhoi for the second year in a row. The broader flypast included C-130H Hercules, A400M Atlas and CN235 transport aircraft, as well as EC725 and AW139 helicopters.
Aircraft and helicopters from the Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy, Fire and Rescue Department and Royal Malaysia Police also took part. The coordinated formation presented the country's air assets and cooperation among its security and enforcement agencies.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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