This document discusses the history and capabilities of Indian fighter planes. It begins with a brief history of the Indian Air Force from 1932 to the present. It then provides specifications and details on current Indian fighter planes including the Mig-21, Mig-23, Mig-25, Mig-29, Jaguar, Mirage 2000, and Sukhoi 30 MKI. It discusses future prospects such as the development of a Medium Combat Aircraft and India's interest in other planes like the F-16, F-22, and stealth aircraft. It concludes with India's current aircraft inventory and a photo gallery.

1. INDIAN FIGHTER
PLANES
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ROBIN
ROLL NO. – 1178
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2. Objectives
 To highlight the strength of Indian Air Force (I.A.F.)
 Future of Indian air force
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3. Agenda
 History of Indian air force
 Introduction and Specifications of Indian fighter
planes
 Future prospects in Aircraft Technology
 Latest developments.
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4. HISTORY OF INDIAN
AIRFORCE
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5. AIR FORCE HISTORY
A glance at successful 75 years of our
legendry air force
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[1932 & 1954]
[1955-1971]
[1972-1990]
[1990- 2007]
The two births
A period of turmoil
A time of progress
Piloting India into the new
millennium
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6. INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN
FIGHTER PLANES
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7. MIG-21
Indian Name: Trishul, Vikram, Bison.
Features
MIG 21
• Maximum Speed:
Mach 2.05
• Service Ceiling:
15,250 meters (50,000 feet)
• Payloads:
Twin-barrel 23mm gun with 200 rounds, air-to-air
missiles
• Combat Radius:
Internal fuel - 1100 km; 683 miles
Security
• Pilot on ejection seat with spring loaded arm
• Flat bullet proof windscreen
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8. What Ails The
MIG21..?
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Lack of advanced jet trainers
Maintenance failure
Cheap quality spare parts
Technical problems
Bird hits
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9. MIG-23
Indian Name: Vijay , Rakshak
Features
• Maximum Speed:
Mach 2.35
• Service Ceiling:
18,000 meters (50,000 feet)
• Payloads:
Twin-barrel 23mm GSh-23L gun , rocket pods.
• Combat Radius:
485 - 700 nautical miles (900 - 1300km).
Security
• Pilot on ejection seat in A/C and pressurized cockpit.
MIG 23
• Self Defense : Sirena-3 RWR system
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10. MIG-25
MIG 25
Indian Name: Garud
Features
• Maximum Speed:
Mach 3+
• Service Ceiling:
70,000+ feet
• Payloads:
Carry short & medium range air-to-air missiles for
self protection.
• Combat Radius:
Internal fuel - 1100 km.
Security
• SLAR (side-looking airborne radar)
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11. MIG-29
Indian Name: Baaz
Features
• Maximum Speed:
Mach 2.35
• Service Ceiling:
18,500 meters
• Payloads:
Armed with a range of Russian air-to-air missiles
• Combat Radius:
1500 km- without in-flight refueling
2495 km- with one in-flight refueling
Security
• Pilot seated on a 10º inclined ejection seat
canopy in high seat cockpit
• Sharply inclined one piece covered windscreen
• Three internal mirrors provide the rearward view
MIG 29
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12. JAGUAR
Indian Name: Shamsher
Features
Jaguar
• Maximum Speed:
Mach 1.5
• Service Ceiling:
36,000 feet
• Payloads:
Two 30mm Aden guns with 150 rds of ammunition.
• Combat Radius:
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With internal fuel only - 1408 km; 875 miles.
With drop tanks - 2593 km; 1611 miles.
A RWR system and active/passive electronic counter
measures
Litening Laser Designation Pod.
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13. MIRAGE-2000
MirageIndian Name: Vajra (Divine Thunder)
Features
2000
• Maximum Speed:
Mach 2.2+
• Service Ceiling:
54,000 feet
• Payloads:
Equipped with the Thomson-CSF RDM radar,
fitted with an antilope terrain-following radar for automatic
flights.
• Combat Radius:
With internal fuel - 1852 km.
With 3000L drop tanks - 3333 km.
Security
• An automated receiver/processor in the nose to detect missile command links.
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14. SUKHOI 30 MKI
Sukhoi 30 MKI
Features
• Maximum Speed:
Mach 2.35 (2500 km/h)
• Service Ceiling:
17,500 meters
• Payloads:
30 mm gun and a range
of missiles, and bombs
• Combat Radius:
With mid way fuelling
8000 km
Security
• The pilot is equipped with a helmet mounted target designator.
• Stabilization of the aircraft angular position and flight altitude
• Return of the aircraft to a straight and level flight path from any
altitude.
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15. Medium Combat Aircraft
Features
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Twin-engine
Gen-5 combat aircraft
12 ton dry weight
Will use KAVERI engine for propulsion
Stealthily made for strike missions
MCA should make its first flight
before 2015
Why does INDIA need it..???
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Will Compliment the currently present LCA and Su-30 MKI.
Envisioned as a replacement for the British Jaguar and Mirage 2000.
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16. F-16 ( Falcon )
Falcon F-16
Features
• Powerful and fuel-efficient engine
• Capable of delivering nuclear warhead
• Equipped with air-to-surface anti-tank, anti-radar
and anti-radiation missiles
• Adorned with modular mission computer, a heads-up-display
• Uses GPS for navigation
Technical Specifications
Length
15m
Wing span
10m
Height
5m
Max Speed
Mach 2+
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17. FUTURE PROSPECTS IN
AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY
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18. F22-RAPTOR
Features:
• Engine having very low heat signature
• Engine equipped with a thrust
vectoring system
• Cockpit contains six colour LCD and a
navigation system.
• Best warning systems and
countermeasure systems
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19. THE FUTURE--STEALTH
Features
• An improved medium combat aircraft
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A tail-less design
External fuel tanks
Nearly supersonic speed
Radar-proof, can fly at very low altitude
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20. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
 Russia offers “Joint Development and Production” of new 5th gen fighter plane
 Its named PAK FA T-50 , which means
'Future Air Complex for Tactical Air Forces„.
 Envisioned to be superior than USA‟s F-22 Raptor
 First delivery possible by 2013-14
Sukhoi S-54, to be modified to S-55 LFI
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21. CURRENT AIRCRAFT INVENTORY OF INDIAN AIR
FORCE
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22. Photo Gallery
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23. Thank You..
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