The document discusses India's fighter planes, beginning with a brief history of the Indian Air Force from 1932 to the present. It then provides introductions and specifications for several Indian fighter planes currently in use, including the Mig-21, Mig-23, Mig-25, Mig-29, Jaguar, and Mirage 2000. It concludes with prospects for future aircraft technology and a look at planes under consideration or development.

1. INDIAN FIGHTER PLANES Kunal Dhingra BY

2. Objectives To highlight the strength of Indian Air Force (I.A.F.) Future of Indian air force Indian Fighter Planes

3. Agenda History of Indian air force Introduction and Specifications of Indian fighter planes Future prospects in Aircraft Technology Indian Fighter Planes

4. HISTORY OF INDIAN AIRFORCE Indian Fighter Planes

5. [1932 & 1954] The two births [1955-1971] A period of turmoil [1972-1990] A time of progress [1990- 2007] Piloting India into the new millennium A glance at successful 75 years of our legendry air force AIR FORCE HISTORY Indian Fighter Planes

6. INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN FIGHTER PLANES Indian Fighter Planes 6

7. MIG-21 Features 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 Indian Name: Trishul, Vikram, Bison. MIG 21 Indian Fighter Planes

8. What Ails The MIG21..? Lack of advanced jet trainers Maintenance failure Cheap quality spare parts Technical problems Bird hits Indian Fighter Planes

9. 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. Self Defense : Sirena-3 RWR system Indian Fighter Planes MIG-23 Indian Name: Vijay , Rakshak MIG 23

10. 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) MIG-25 Indian Name: Garud Indian Fighter Planes MIG 25

11. 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 Indian Name: Baaz Indian Fighter Planes MIG 29

12. Features Maximum Speed: Mach 1.5 Service Ceiling: 36,000 feet Payloads: Two 30mm Aden guns with 150 rds of ammunition. Combat Radius: With internal fuel only - 1408 km; 875 miles. With drop tanks - 2593 km; 1611 miles. Security A RWR system and active/passive electronic counter measures Litening Laser Designation Pod. JAGUAR Indian Name: Shamsher Indian Fighter Planes Jaguar

13. Features 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. MIRAGE-2000 Indian Name: Vajra (Divine Thunder) Indian Fighter Planes Mirage 2000

14. 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. Indian Fighter Planes Sukhoi 30 MKI

15. Medium Combat Aircraft Features 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 2010 Why does INDIA need it..??? Will Compliment the currently present LCA and Su-30 MKI. Envisioned as a replacement for the British Jaguar and Mirage 2000. Indian Fighter Planes

16. F-16 ( Falcon ) 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 Indian Fighter Planes Falcon F-16 Length 15m Wing span 10m Height 5m Max Speed Mach 2+

17. FUTURE PROSPECTS IN AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY Indian Fighter Planes

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 Indian Fighter Planes

19. THE FUTURE--STEALTH Features An improved medium combat aircraft A tail-less design External fuel tanks Nearly supersonic speed Radar-proof, can fly at very low altitude Indian Fighter Planes 18

20. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Russia offers “Joint Development and Production” of new 5 th gen fighter plane Its named PAK FA , which means ' Future Air Complex for Tactical Air Forces ‘. Envisioned to be superior than USA’s F-22 Raptor First delivery possible by 2011-12 Sukhoi S-54, to be modified to S-55 LFI Indian Fighter Planes

21. CURRENT AIRCRAFT INVENTORY OF INDIAN AIR FORCE Indian Fighter Planes 20

22. Photo Gallery

23. Thank You.. Indian Fighter Planes