IAF Grounds Entire Fleet Of MiG-21 Fighter Jets Pending Investigations Into Recent Crash
There are only three MiG-21 squadrons operating in the IAF and all of them are going to be phased out by the early part of 2025, said the Indian Air Force.
May 20, 2023, 21:05 PM IST
IAF's MiG-21 Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan; 3 Civilians Dead, Pilot Safe
An Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter jet crashed near Hanumargarh in Rajasthan, killing three women as the plane crashed on a house, and as many were injured in the incident.
May 08, 2023, 10:47 AM IST
DNA: Retirement plan of MiG 21
The squadron of MiG-21 fighter jets deployed in Jammu and Kashmir will be phased out this month and this squadron named Sword Arm will retire by the end of this month. But this squadron is very special in itself because on 27 February 2019, when Pakistani fighter planes tried to infiltrate the Indian border, the same MiG-21 blocked the Pakistani fighter jets. The F16 fighter jet, considered America's modern, was shot down by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman with MiG-21 Bison aircraft.
Sep 20, 2022, 23:18 PM IST
Explained: Reasons why the Indian Air Force is still flying MiG-21 Bison despite multiple crashes?
While India should have retired MiG-21 long ago, the IAF has its own reasons for flying the MiG-21 fighter jets and we try to decode reasons why IAF is still operating the MiG-21 aircrafts?
Sep 19, 2022, 10:30 AM IST
MiG-21 crash impact? IAF to retire one squadron by September 2022, entire fleet by 2025
MiG-21 crash update: After the MiG-21 crash that took place in Rajasthan, the Indian Air Force has announced to phase out the entire fleet of Russian combat aircraft by the year 2025.
Jul 29, 2022, 14:15 PM IST
MiG-21 Crash: India's 'Flying Coffin' crashes again killing 2 pilots, Image Gallery - IN PICS
MiG-21 Bison crash: An Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in the Bhimda village of Barmer District, Rajasthan on July 28 night, killing both the pilots. Here's a look at the jet often called 'Flying Coffin' and 'Widow Maker'.
Jul 29, 2022, 13:34 PM IST
MiG-21 crash: Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes in Barmer, 2 pilot dead: Watch video
MiG-21 Bison crash: An Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Bhimda village in Baytoo of Barmer District of Rajasthan on July 28 night, killing both the pilots.
Jul 28, 2022, 22:58 PM IST
Sukhoi Su-30MKIs, Rafale, LCA Tejas, Mirage 2000, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29, MiG-21, SEPECAT Jaguar: The Indian Air Force fighters
The IAF has almost 900 combat aircraft in it inventory while the total aeroplanes in active service with the force number over 1720. The Russian Sukhoi Su-30MKIs form the backbone of IAF fighter fleet and the force flies 272 of the twin-seater, twin-engine multirole combat aircraft.
Jun 05, 2020, 12:36 PM IST
Sukhoi Su-27, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29, MiG-21 fighters escort US B-1B Lancers over Europe, F-16s also join
Over the skies of Europe, the B-1B Lancers were joined by Sukhois, MiGs and F-16s as well as Turkish Air Force's KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelling aircraft. It was the first time ever that the B-1B Lancers flew with Su-27s and MiG-29s as their escort.
Jun 01, 2020, 14:44 PM IST
MiG-21 trainer aircraft crashes in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, both pilots eject safely
A MiG-21 trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday morning in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Both the pilots managed to eject safely.
Sep 25, 2019, 11:18 AM IST
Watch Daily News and Analysis with Sudhir Chaudhary, 2 September 2019
Watch the complete segment of DNA. This segment of DNA brings to you an analysis of the top news of the day.
Sep 03, 2019, 01:00 AM IST
DNA: Non Stop News, September 02nd, 2019
This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.#DNANonStopNews #TerrorInKashmir #KulbhushanJadhavMeet
Sep 02, 2019, 21:42 PM IST
5W1H: Watch top news with research and latest updates, 02nd September, 2019
'5W1H' is a special segment by Zee News which brings to you news with the research and latest updates. Watch this video to know more.
Sep 02, 2019, 17:12 PM IST
5W1H: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG-21 with Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa
Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday flew a sortie in MiG-21 fighter aircraft in Pathankot, Punjab. They flew the MiG-21 jet a day before the induction ceremony of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters at the Pathankot Air Base. Abhinandan flew the MiG-21 for half an hour.
Sep 02, 2019, 16:24 PM IST
Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired, September 02nd, 2019
This is a special segment for hearing impaired which brings to you latest updates of the afternoon. Watch this video to know the latest news stories of the day.
Sep 02, 2019, 16:12 PM IST
IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG-21 with Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa
Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday flew sortie in MiG-21 fighter aircraft in Pathankot, Punjab. They flew the MiG-21 jet a day before the induction ceremony of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters at the Pathankot Air Base. Abhinandan flew the MiG-21 for half an hour.
Sep 02, 2019, 14:00 PM IST
IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG-21 with Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa a day before induction of AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters at Pathankot
Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday flew sortie in MiG-21 fighter aircraft in Pathankot, Punjab. During the Pakistani counter-attack on India on February 27 in response to Balakot airstrikes, Abhinandan had shot down an F-16 of Pakistan Air Force from his MiG-21 Bison fighter.
Sep 02, 2019, 12:40 PM IST
Deshhit: Abhinandan Varthaman to fly MiG-21 during AH-64E Apache Guardian induction ceremony
Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan for over two days after Balakot airstrike in February, will be flying the MiG-21 during the induction ceremony of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters on September 3 in Pathankot. Watch this video to know more.
Aug 27, 2019, 22:20 PM IST
IAF on spares buying spree for planes like Mirage-2000, MiG-21, Sukhoi Su-30MKI
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been on a spares buying spree for almost its entire fleet, from fighters, transporters to helicopters.
Jul 20, 2019, 10:06 AM IST
Watch Daily News and Analysis with Sudhir Chaudhary, May 20th, 2019
Watch the complete segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary. This segment of DNA brings to you an analysis of top news of the day.
May 21, 2019, 00:28 AM IST
