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Which fighter plane is best for India?
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is the most advanced fighter jet in operation with the Indian Air Force and is the primary air to air and air to ground strike machine. Also known as Flanker (NATO), the Su-30 MKI is built in India by HAL under a license agreement with Russia’s Sukhoi.
Is Indian Air Force better than Chinese air force?
IAF’s Current Broad Capabilities The aircraft is clearly superior to China’s J-10, J-11, and Su-27 fighter jets. Armed with long-range Meteor and MICA beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missiles, the Rafale fighters are expected to pose a significant threat to Chinese aerial assets.
How good is India’s air force?
In terms of personnel, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is the fourth largest in the world with over a lakh and 20 thousand soldiers and with nearly 813 combat aircraft. India’s Air Force is significantly stronger. India ranks fourth among the countries in terms of combat aircraft with 5 per cent of the total share.
What are the different types of military aircrafts of Indian Air Force?
Military aircrafts and Fighter Planes of Indian Air Force can be divided into three categories as per their role – Fighter Planes, Transportation Aircrafts, Training Aircrafts and Helicopters. These aircrafts are used not only during wars and combats but also during humanitarian, civilian, training, search and rescue operations.
Which is the first supersonic fighter plane of India?
MIG 21 is the first supersonic fighter plane of India which was introduced as fleet of 8 planes in Indian Air Force in year 1962. MIG 21 has a glorious past and it is still used by more than 60 nations throughout the globe even after 50 years of its maiden flight.
Where were the Jaguar fighter planes built in India?
India placed the order for Jaguar flighter planes in 1978 which consisted of 1) fleet of 40 assembled units from Europe and 2) fleet of 120 to be built at HAL, India with License and technology transfer. The jaguar fighters which were built in HAL were renamed as Shamsher.
When was the C17 Globemaster ordered for the Indian Air Force?
In year 2010 India passed the order of 10 C17 Globemaster for its Air Force and the shipment was received from a period of 2013-2014. Additional 6 more units were also ordered in 2012 and that delivery is in pipeline. As a part of test Indian Air Force landed successfully the Globemaster near Dharmshala airport, Himachal Pradesh in year 2010.