Fighter Jets in Indian Air Force

Fighter Jets in Indian Air Force

General JJ Singh once said, “ We fight to win and win with a knockout because there are no runners-up in war.” This quote seriously highlights the role of the Indian Air Force in upcoming wars. India is surrounded with two arch-foe one on the western front and the other on our eastern front. Defence Experts always caution about India facing a two-front war. In case of a two-front war or single-front war, India needs superior firepower, and to fulfill this requirement super firepower, Indian Air Force has maintained a large number of powerful fighter jets.

Importance of Fighter Aircrafts

Fighter Aircrafts are necessary Arms in the inventory of any country. Good and technologically superior aircrafts can change the way of war. Names of Fighter Aircrafts and their specifications can be asked not only in defence exams but also during SSB interview. Candidates should also know their importance and use during the war.

This Article seeks to highlight Indian Fighter Jets and Their Specifications

1. Rafale

Rafale literally means ‘burst of fire’.Rafale is the newest fighter jet in the inventory of the Indian Air Force. India had signed a deal of 36 Rafales with France. Rafale was built by French company Dassault Aviation. Rafle is a medium range multi role 4.5 general fighter aircraft. Rafales will be stationed at Ambala Air Base and Hasimara Air Base. Rafales will operated by 101 squadron (also known as Falcons) of Indian Air Force

Specifications of Rafale-

1. Sukhoi 30 Mki

Sukhoi 30 Mki is an all-weather long-range fighter jet in the Indian Air Force. Sukhoi 30 Mki is the main fighter jet in the inventory of the Indian Air Force. Sukhoi 30 Mki was first inducted into the Indian Air Force in 2002. Sukhoi 30 Mki was designed by Russian Company Sukhoi. Sukhoi 30 Mki was manufactured by HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited). Sukhoi 30 Mki is the backbone of the Indian Air Force and India is currently operating around 260 Sukhoi 30 Mki.

Specification of Sukhoi 30 Mki

1. Tejas

Tejas is a multirole light combat aircraft. Tejas is an indigenously built fighter jet. Tejas is a 4th generation aircraft. Tejas was offered by India for exporting to friendly countries like Malaysia and Egypt. Tejas is being considered as a potential replacement for Mig 21.

1. Mig 29 UPG

Mig 29 is a twin-engine fighter jet. Mig 29 was inducted into the Indian Air Force in 1980 and currently, there are 67 Mig 29 and 21 Mig 29 are on order. Mig 29 was extensively used during the Kargil War under operation ‘Safed Sagar’. Mig 29 has been extensively used by the Ukrainian Air Force against Russia. This aircraft has a range of 1430 km. Mig 29 UPG can touch a maximum speed of 2,450 km. Mig 29 carries several destructive armaments such as Astra Missile and other very powerful bombs.

1. Mirage 2000

Mirage 2000 is a fourth-generation fighter aircraft in India. Mirage 2000 was first inducted into the Indian Air Force in 1985. Mirage 2000 was named as ‘Vajra’ in the Indian Air Force. Mirage 2000 is a multirole fighter jet and it is one of the nuclear-capable fighter jets in India. The Mirage 2000 played a very big role in the Kargil War under Operation ‘Safed Sagar’. Mirage 2000 was used in Balakot Airstrikes also.

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