Fighter Aircrafts In Indian Airforce

SEPECAT Jaguar IB



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SEPECAT Jaguar IM



The SEPECAT/HAL Jaguar maritime attack squadron (No.6) operates the IM variant. In 1996, a contract was signed with Elta to upgrade the maritime attack variant with the EL/M-2032 multimode fire control radar. Ten EL/M-2032 radars are to be supplied. The
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SEPECAT Jaguar IS



The SEPECAT/HAL Jaguar forms five operational squadrons in the IAF - four strike squadrons (No.5, No.14, No.16 and No.27) operating the IS variant and one maritime attack squadron (No.6) operating the IM variant. The IB dual seat trainer serves with the s
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MiG-21bis [Fishbed N] - Type 75



The MiG-21Bis (Type 75) is an advanced variant with further improved avionics indicated by the ILS antennae under the nose and on the fin tip. The airframe has a lifespan of 2,685 hours. Standard avionics include automatic radio compass, IFF and a Sirena-
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MiG-21Bison



The MiG-21 Bison is the most advanced variant with further improved avionics incl MFDs, HOTAS, RWRs and BVR Capability. The Bison was built upon the MiG-21 Bis variant
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MiG-21FL [Fishbed D] - Type 77



The MiG-21FL [Type-77] was the first major version to equip the IAF squadrons on a large scale. The aircraft was a development of the Type-76 which was operated in small numbers by the IAF. The FL was subsequently manufactured by HAL till the end of 1973.
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MiG-21M/MF [Fishbed J] - Type 96



The MiG-21M/MF (Type 96) is a Multi-role version with one R-11-300 turbojet with 13,688 lbs. of thrust. The aircraft has 4 pylons which can carry external fuel tanks, air-to-air missiles or twin barrel guns. Has a zero speed, zero altitude ejection seat.
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MiG-21bis [Fishbed N] - Type 75



The MiG-21Bis (Type 75) is an advanced variant with further improved avionics indicated by the ILS antennae under the nose and on the fin tip. The airframe has a lifespan of 2,685 hours. Standard avionics include automatic radio compass, IFF and a Sirena-
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MiG-23UM [Flogger]



The MiG-23UMs , the two seater variants of the Ground Attack and Interceptor units will have a continued innings, thanks to their role as type-trainers with the MiG-27 Units.
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MiG-27M [Flogger] Bahadur



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MiG-29 [Fulcrum] Baaz



The MiG-29 forms three operational squadrons (No.28, No.47 and No.223) in the IAF. A fourth squadron was expected to be raised, however plans for that have been scrapped. IAF MiG-29s have had their share of technical problems, since its induction in 1986.
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Dassault Mirage 2000H/TH



Known as the Vajra (Divine Thunder) in the IAF, the Mirage 2000s form two operational squadrons, No.1 Tigers and No.7 Battle Axes. The aircraft have been upgraded locally, with new EW (Electronic Warfare) and attack systems. HAL units in Bangalore and Kan
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Sukhoi Su-30K/MK-1 [Flanker]



The first deliveries of Su-30MK-1s arrived in kits at Lohegoan AFB in March 1997, where they were assembled and were formally inducted into the No.24 Squadron on 11 June 1997 by the then-incumbent Prime Minister, Inder Kumar Gujral. Ten Su-30K aircraft, w
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Sukhoi Su-30 MKI [Flanker]



In mid-2002, ten Su-30MKI aircraft were finally delivered in completely-knocked down kits to Lohegaon AFS. These aircraft were formally inducted into the No.20 Squadron on 27 September 2002.
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HAL ADA Tejas




The Light Combat Aircraft program is designed to come up with a mass replacement fighter to replace the MiG-21 Aircraft. The first prototype "TD-1" (Technology Demonstrator - 1 ) flew in January 2001. TD-1 was followed by TD-2, PV-1 (Prototype V
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This post was posted by Pradeep.M.K, III year, Aeronautical Engineering, Hindusthan Institute Of Technology