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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to retire its fleet of Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets in September. The aircraft ...
The Indian Air Force is set to retire its iconic MiG-21 fighters by September, marking the end of an era for India's first ...
Inducted in 1963, at least four MiG-21 squadrons were number-plated or retired from service between 2017 and 2024.
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The MiG-21s have for long been the backbone of the Indian Air Force, but have earned the dubious label of 'the flying coffin' ...
Some estimates say that India lost over 400 MiG-21 jets, including its variants and trainer versions, since its induction, and the crashes killed over 100 pilots and some civilians. A MiG-21 fighter ...
MiG-21 models saw use around the world, but it has proven rather dangerous. According to CNBC , between 1963 and July 2022, there had been almost 300 crashes and dangerous mishaps involving the jets.
Frequent IAF Jaguar crashes raise alarms over ageing jets, pilot safety, HAL delays, and the real state of India’s defence ...
A Puma helicopter that was launched to search and rescue a missing MiG-21 pilot crashed killing 7 crew members. MiG pilot still missing. Mar. 2, 2022, was a tragic day for the Romanian Air Force.