Which "aircraft" was 35 ft long, inducted in 1964, could fly at three times the speed…
Category: Retired Aircraft Histories
The Temperamental Tempest
A brief history of the IAF’s first true Fighter Bomber - the Hawker Tempest II. “And…
The Ajeet Trainer – Short lived and scantily used
The HAL built Ajeet Trainer is one of the odd-ball aircraft in the IAF's history. Only…
Canberra : Photo Reconnaissance Marks PR.57 and PR.67
The Indian Air Force had a great deal of experience in tactical reconnaissance during WW II.…
Canberra : Trainer Marks T.4 & T.13
The Canberra presented a unique operating challenge to the RAF when it entered service. Fighter pilots…
Canberra : Early Development
Authors Introduction: This chapter is part of a book that I am attempting to write along with…
Sukhoi-7 BMK – A whale of a fighter
A brief history of the Sukhoi-7 fighter bomber - Adapted from Pushpindar Singh Chopra's "A Whale of…
Iskras In The IAF Service
The PZL TS-11 Iskra served the IAF for nearly 30 years before its retirement in 2005.
HAL HF-24 Marut – Where the wind blows
The Story of the HAL HF-24 Marut, and its brief foray into conflict.