Rafale, Sukhoi, and Apache jets fly past Kartavya Path during the Indian Air Force’s Republic Day display of force.

The Republic Day parade of 2023 was a display of India’s military prowess and a variety of cultures from around the nation. In the much anticipated Fly-Past, the Indian Air Force displayed its collection of vintage and contemporary aircraft, including Rafale fighters, Sukhois, Apaches, and Jaguars.

Cloudy skies hindered observers on the ground at the Kartavya Path, but IAF videos of the planes in flight reveal how the aircraft constructed the following patterns in mid-air:

1. The Trishul formation comprised three Sukhoi-30 MKI air superiority fighters.

2. Six Jaguar Deep Penetration Strike Aircraft created the Amrit formation.

3. The Bheem formation comprised a C 17 Heavy-Lift Transport aircraft flanked by two Sukhoi 30 MKI Air Superiority fighter jets.

4. Four Rafale multi-role fighter jets and an AEW&C created the Netra formation.

5. Vajraang formation comprised a C 130 Super Hercules Transport Aircraft in the center, flanked by two Rafale multi-role fighters on either side.

6. Baaz formation comprised three Mig 29 Multi-role fighters.

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