Bharat Rakshak:Indian Air Force

SEPECAT Jaguar IB

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

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

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-

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

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.

MiG-21U/UM/US [Mongol] - Type 66, 68, 69

The MiG-21U/UM/US-Mongol(Type 66 / 68 / 69) is a two seat trainer version with cockpits arranged in tandem. It has larger main wheels, one piece forward air brake and pilot boom repositioned above intake. Has no cannon armament.

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.

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.

MiG-29 UPG (Upgrade)

In March 2008, a contract for mid-life upgradation of 63 single seaters MiG-29s was undertaken with RAC-MIG, Russia , for a total value of USD 964 million.

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

MiG23UM

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

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.

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