Why does IAF still use MiG-21?
Experts believe that the absence of any more fighter jets in the Indian Air Force for a long time is also one of the reasons for the accident. For a long time, with the inclusion of no new fighter jets in the Air Force, the entire weight is on the MiG-21 .
How many MiG 21 does China have?
The Chengdu J-7 (Chinese: 歼-7; third generation export version F-7; NATO reporting name: Fishcan) is a People’s Republic of China fighter aircraft….Chengdu J-7.
| J-7 / F-7 Airguard | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1965–2013 |
| Number built | 2,400+ |
| Developed from | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Developed into | Guizhou JL-9 |
What are the salient features of Rafale and Sukhoi Su-30MKI Jets?
Here are the salient features of Rafale and Sukhoi Su-30MKIs jets and why the combination of these two fighter jets will prove to be a game changer for Indian armed forces. -The Rafale can fly at speeds of 1.8 mach (2,222.6km per hour) and it has a range of 3,700 km
When will Rafale fighter jets land in India?
These fighter jets are scheduled to land at Ambala Air Force Station on Wednesday (July 29) after covering a distance of almost 7,364 kilometres. The five Rafale are the first batch of the 36 supersonic omnirole combat aircraft that India is buying from France. The aircraft is capable of carrying a range of potent weapons.
What aircraft does the Indian Air Force use in Kargil War?
The IAF currently uses the upgraded MiG-29 UPG, the most advanced MiG-29 variant ever. The MiG29 were used extensively during the Kargil War by the Indian Air Force to provide escort for Mirage-2000 attacking targets with laser-guided bombs.
How many fighter aircraft does the Indian Air Force have?
Indian Air Force (IAF) operates seven fighter aircraft out of which Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Mirage 2000, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29, MiG-21 and SEPECAT Jaguar are in active service while the first Rafale is all set to land in the country soon.