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
Deshhit: Pakistan to fly F-16 with US aid
US President Joe Biden has decided to provide equipment related to F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan. At present, Pakistan has about eighty five F-16 fighter aircraft. Today in Deshhit, watch why America suddenly showed this kindness to Pakistan and how big a challenge it is for India.
Sep 09, 2022, 23:10 PM IST
MiG-21: ‘Flying Coffin’, ‘Widow Maker’; the many names of India’s controversial Soviet-era fighter jet
MiG-21 crash is not the first incident involving the MiG-21 fighter jets and it is often called ‘Flying Coffin’ and ‘Widow Maker’ for the sheer number of crashes it has suffered over the years, killing many pilots of the IAF.
Jul 29, 2022, 15:34 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
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Oct 08, 2019, 15:06 PM IST
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Oct 08, 2019, 13:40 PM IST
Wing Commander Abhinandan flies MiG-21 Bison at Hindon station on IAF Day
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of Indian Air Force who shot down a PAF F-16 during a dogfight on February 27 earlier this year, flew MiG-21 Bison aircraft over Air Force Day parade on Tuesday at Hindon Air Base. Watch this video to know more.
Oct 08, 2019, 13:08 PM IST
IAF nails Pakistan's lies, reveals details of MiG-21 shooting down F-16 on Feb 27
The Indian Air Force on Monday nailed Pakistan's lies by asserting that it has credible information and evidence that the Pakistan Air Force lost one F-16 in the dogfight with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG-21 Bison on February 27, 2019. Watch this video to know more.
Apr 09, 2019, 10:32 AM IST
India shows proof of shooting down PAF F-16 but Pakistan claims Indian government 'misleading' people
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said at a media briefing on Saturday that an Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down a Pakistan Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft and there are eyewitness accounts as well as electronic evidence for it.
Mar 10, 2019, 14:50 PM IST
Wing Commander Abhinandan-piloted MiG-21 Bison shot down Pak F-16; have electronic evidence: MEA
It also said evidence on the use of F-16 fighter jets by Pakistan is there in the form of parts of AMRAAM missile recovered from the site, which is carried only by F-16 aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force.
Mar 09, 2019, 23:22 PM IST
IAF warns of misinformation on social media on shooting of Pakistan Air Force F-16 by MiG-21 Bison
"Misinformation on the shooting of Pakistan Air Force F-16 by MiG-21 Bison are being spread on various social media sites," news agency ANI reported quoting IAF officials.
Mar 06, 2019, 19:56 PM IST
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II: The fighter jet that India does not want to buy, yet
There had been speculation that India is interested in the F-35 Lightning.
Mar 01, 2018, 13:11 PM IST
Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi creates history, becomes first Indian woman to fly a fighter jet
Avani Chaturvedi flew a MiG-21 Bison in her first training solo sortie, in Jamnagar, Gujarat on Monday.
Feb 22, 2018, 06:08 AM IST
First Indian woman fighter pilot Avani Chaturvedi goes solo
Chaturvedi flew a MiG-21 Bison in her first training solo sortie, in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Feb 21, 2018, 23:11 PM IST
