Credits: IAF The procurement process for an additional 21 Mig-29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI which IAF will start getting in the next three years. Purchase of additional Mig-29 and Su-30 to argument the current fleet and also buff up aircraft lost in accidents over the years is a cheap and …
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An Indian air force SU-30K Flanker lands at Gwalior Air Force Station India, following a simulated combat mission with U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles deployed from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Approximately 150 USAF airmen are at Gwalior in support of Cope India 04, the first bilateral fighter exercise between the two …
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The opening flypast at DefExpo included an indigenous HAL Tejas jet (background), accompanying an Indian air force Su-30MKI fighter. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov) HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, delta wing, multirole light fighter designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force …
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In an apparent effort to boost its dwindling fighter squadron strength, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is pushing a proposal to acquire 33 new combat aircraft including 21 MiG-29s and 12 Sukhoi 30s. Plans to buy the Russian fighter aircraft will be discussed during a high-level meeting at the Indian …
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In a startling saga of compromises made on the safety and capability of India’s frontline fighter aircraft besides posing danger to the life of pilots, it has come to light that at least 18 of brand new Sukhoi 30 MKI had been fitted with already-used and secondhand engines. Noteworthy Cat …
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According to New Delhi Television Limited Indian Air Force is planning to equip its frontline Sukhoi-30 fighters jet with Israeli Derby air-to-air missiles after the Russian-made R-77 missiles were found wanting in air combat operations over the Line of Control on February 27 this year. Retaliating to the IAF strike …
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IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI vs RAF Euro-fighter Typhoon. Su-30MKI outsmarted Euro-fighter Typhoon by 12-0 in the Visual Range (WVR) dogfight In the international air combat exercises featuring the Indian Air Force’ (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighters and British Royal Air Force Typhoon jets, the Su-30MKI outsmarted the Eurofighter Typhoon 12-0 in the …
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