MiG-21 fighter jets

Santhosh Kumar 09/11/2023
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MiG-21 fighter jets upsc mind map Context Indian Air Force (IAF) phases out MiG-21 In service since 1963 Replacement by 2025 with LCA Tejas Sukhoi-30 MKI Rafale MiG-21 Introduction Year 1963 India's first Supersonic Aircraft Role Multi-role Supersonic Aircraft Maximum Speed Approx. 2,175 km/h Armament Capabilities Limited Variants Over 800 variants Indigenous No Licence production by HAL HAL stands for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Aircraft Manufacturer Russia In-Service Accidents Over 400 accidents Squadrons in IAF 2 Being phased out LCA Tejas Introduction Year 2001 Mark 1 Role Multi-role Supersonic Aircraft Maximum Speed Mach 1.6 Armament Capabilities Advanced weaponry options Variants Mark 1 Mark 1A Mark 2 (in development) Indigenous Yes Aircraft Manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) In-Service Accidents Few incidents Squadrons in IAF 2 More on order Sukhoi-30 MKI Introduction Year 2004 Role Multi-role Supersonic Aircraft Maximum Speed Mach 2 Armament Capabilities Extensive arsenal options Variants Mark 2 Indigenous No Licence production by HAL in India Aircraft Manufacturer Sukhoi, Russia In-Service Accidents Limited incidents Squadrons in IAF 12 (approximately) Rafale Introduction Year 2020 Role Multi-role Supersonic Aircraft Maximum Speed Mach 1.8 Armament Capabilities Extensive arsenal options Rafale F1, F2, F3, F4 Variants With more on order Indigenous No Aircraft Manufacturer Dassault Aviation, France In-Service Accidents Limited incidents 2 (with more on order)

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