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Does India have A-10 Warthog?
In the 1970s, the Soviet Union designed the MiG-27 Flogger as a dedicated ground-attack plane based on the MiG-23 Flogger, an air-superiority fighter turned multi-role fighter.
Does the Air Force still use the A-10 Warthog?
With a variety of upgrades and wing replacements, the A-10’s service life can be extended to 2040; the service has no planned retirement date as of June 2017.
Why did Congress want to get rid of the A-10 Warthog?
The problem is, part of the reason why the Air Force wants to cut A-10s is because the branch says they are no longer relevant to a war with China, which has high-end anti-aircraft weaponry that can shoot down the slow-moving Warthog.
Is the a-10 considered a fighter jet?
The A-10C Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces.
How many A-10 Warthogs are still in service?
Over 367 A-10 aircraft are in service with the US Air Force, Air Combat Command, the US Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard. The aircraft variants currently in service in the US Air force are A-10 (143), and A-10C (70); Reserve A-10 (46) and OA-10 (6); ANG, A-10 (84) and OA-10 (18).
How old is the A-10 Warthog?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II (also called the Warthog) is an attack aircraft made by Fairchild Republic. It first flew in 1972 and was introduced in 1977. It is designed to drop bombs, fire rockets, missiles, and its 30 mm Gatling Gun at enemies on the ground (like tanks).
What is the Indian Air Force Modernization Program?
The Indian Air Force has been undergoing a modernization program to replace and upgrade its aging and outdated equipment since the late 90s to advanced standards. For that reason it has started procuring and developing aircraft, weapons, associated technologies, and infrastructures. Some of these programs date back to the late 80s.
Why does the Indian Air Force need new fighter jets?
The Indian Air Force needs new fighters. It needed them pretty badly before the current conflict with China over a stretch of the Himalayas that both countries claim. Now it needs them even worse.
How many Hal light combat helicopters are in the Indian Air Force?
The IAF will deploy indigenously developed HAL Light Combat Helicopters for its combat operations, complementing AH-64D Apache, after the Operational certificate is granted. Limited Series Production of 15 LCH started in 2017 (5 for Army, 10 for Air Force). Indian Air Force has placed an order for 65 LCHs.
When will Rafale jets be delivered to Indian Air Force?
The first aircraft was delivered to the IAF in 2019, with the full complement of aircraft to be delivered by end of 2021 and five new Rafale aircraft reached India in July 2020. A second batch of 3 Rafale jets arrived at Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat on 4 November 2020 after flying non-stop from France.