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MiG-25R/U [Foxbat] Garuda

The first MiG-25s were procured and inducted in August 1981. The aircraft equipped No.102 Squadron, nicknamed "The Trisonics". The MiG-25R is equipped with a number of electromagnetic-spectrum sensors along with a larger and a more capable side-looking airborne radar (SLAR). It is fitted with two left-to-right rotating cameras of a focal length of 650mm and 1300mm that can be fitted in the three interchangeable camera bays located in the nose cone of the aircraft.

The two cameras shoot through two port and two starboard windows, and a vertical camera with a shorter focal length is located under the cockpit to make the horizon to horizon linking shots.

A total of 8 MiG-25R single seater aircraft and 2 MiG-25U twin seaters were procured. Over the years, due to attrition , the number has come down to 4 MiG-25s which include atleast one trainer. In 2003, No.102 Squadron was numberplated and its aircraft handed over to No.35 Squadron "Rapiers".

The last remaining four airworthy MiG-25s were phased out on 1st May 2006 at a special ceremony at Barielly.

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An early photograph of a MiG-25U of the Indian Air Force.
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An early photograph of a MiG-25U of the Indian Air Force.

An early photograph of a MiG-25U of the Indian Air Force.

Date: 23 Sep 06
Views: 1360
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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All set for a stratospheric flight.
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All set for a stratospheric flight.

A MiG-25 pilot in his high altitude pressure suit stands besides one of the camera ports of his aircraft.

Date: 23 Sep 06
Views: 1133
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Farewell to the MiG-25 Foxbats
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Farewell to the MiG-25 Foxbats

by Sanjay Simha . The Phasing out ceremony of the MiG-25R Foxbat "Garuda" was held on May 1st, 2006 at Air Force Station Bareilly. No.35 Squadron, which operates the MiG-25 undertook a simple ceremony which was presided by the Ch

Date: 09 May 06

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MiG-25 [KP354] of the No.102 Trisonics in Flight
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MiG-25 [KP354] of the No.102 Trisonics in Flight

A classic photograph of the MiG-25 [KP354] of the No.102 Trisonics in flight. The photograph was taken by acclaimed Aviation Photographer Peter Steinemann

Date: 03 May 06
Views: 1427
Serial: KP354
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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A Pilot of No.102 Squadron gets into the cockpit.
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A Pilot of No.102 Squadron gets into the cockpit.

A pilot of No.102 Squadron gets ready to fly a MiG-25. Over the 25 years of service of the aircraft, only 42 pilots of the IAF ever qualified to fly solo on the MiG-25.

Date: 03 May 06
Views: 1298
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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Trainer version of the Foxbat.
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Trainer version of the Foxbat.

DS362 is one of the only two trainer versions of the MiG-25Rs inducted into the IAF. There was one 'survivor'. the fate of the second trainer is not known.

Date: 03 May 06
Views: 1244
Serial: DS362
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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A classic view of the Foxbat on the ground.
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A classic view of the Foxbat on the ground.

Peter Stienemann captured this classic photograph of a MiG-25 during the photoshoot for "Touching The Sky", the first Coffee table book on the Indian Air Force.

Date: 03 May 06
Views: 1056
Serial: KP354
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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KP354 banks away in flight.
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KP354 banks away in flight.

A shot of the MiG-25 banking away reveals the massive engine outlets and air intakes.

Date: 03 May 06
Views: 1278
Serial: KP354
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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Classic shot of the Trisonic's Foxbat in the Air
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Classic shot of the Trisonic's Foxbat in the Air

A classic photograph of the MiG-25 [KP354] of the No.102 Trisonics in flight. The photograph was taken by acclaimed Aviation Photographer Peter Steinemann

Date: 03 May 06
Views: 1147
Serial: KP354
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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Two-Seater MiG-25 on the ground
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Two-Seater MiG-25 on the ground

MiG-25 Trainer [DS362] on the ground at Barielly. Only one of the two trainer aircraft survived in airworthy condition till the final phasing out of this type.

Date: 03 May 06
Views: 968
Serial: DS362
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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A MiG-25 prepares to take off
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A MiG-25 prepares to take off

A MiG-25 of the Trisonics Squadron prepares to take off on a mission

Date: 02 May 06
Views: 1019
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Vayu Aerospace Review

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Art work of a MiG-25U
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Art work of a MiG-25U

Art work of a MiG-25U; a two-seat aircraft used solely for training purposes.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1086

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Foxbat KP351 seen on the Tarmac
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Foxbat KP351 seen on the Tarmac

No.102 Squadron operates MiG-25 Foxbat KP-351 . The aircraft, seen here on the Tarmac is the first single-seat MiG-25 in IAF's service.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1386
Serial: KP351
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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KP-351 in flight.
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KP-351 in flight.

KP-351 in flight. Note the massive engine exhausts.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1134

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A gaggle of MiGs
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A gaggle of MiGs

An Indian Air Force MiG Reunion: A MiG-25R (No.102 Trisonics Squadron) leads a MiG-27ML (No.9 Wolfpacks Squadron), a MiG-29 (No.223 Tridents Squadron), a MiG-23MF (No.224 Warlords Squadron) and a MiG-21MF (No.101 Falcons Squadron).

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1881

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A MiG-25R (KP355) flying over Bareilly
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A MiG-25R (KP355) flying over Bareilly

A MiG-25R (KP 355) flying over Bareilly. Notice the boxed-style canopy. The aircraft is used for high-speed reconnaissance over 'sensitive' areas.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1468
Serial: KP355
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Vayu Aerospace Review

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A MiG-25R, from the No.102 Squadron based at Bareilly
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A MiG-25R, from the No.102 Squadron based at Bareilly

A MiG-25R, from the No.102 Squadron based at Bareilly, in flight. The pilots who fly this tri-sonic aircraft use space-style g-suits and helmets.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1219

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KP3106 is an attrition replacement.
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KP3106 is an attrition replacement.

A MiG-25R (KP 3106) of the No.102 Squadron on the tarmac with other MiG-25Rs behind.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1037
Serial: KP3106
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Two seater MiG-25U
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Two seater MiG-25U

A MiG-25U at Bareilly. Notice the unusual layout of the trainer and instructor cockpits.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1036

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Art work of the MiG-25R from the No.102 Squadron.
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Art work of the MiG-25R from the No.102 Squadron.

Art work of the MiG-25R from the No.102 Squadron.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1106

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KP351 on the tarmac.
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KP351 on the tarmac.

No.102 Squadron operates MiG-25 Foxbat KP-351 . The aircraft, seen here on the Tarmac is the first single-seat MiG-25 in IAF's service.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1287
Serial: KP351
Unit: No.102 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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