Upgraded MiG-29 adds to air power 

Upgraded MiG-29 adds to air power 

News:

1. India to get big boost in defense after upgraded Mig-29.

Important Facts:

2. The country to celebrate the Air Force Day on October 8 and present a showcase of the upgraded MiG-29 with its combat capabilities at Adampur Air Force Station.
3. Features of Upgraded Mig-29 – A combat aircraft which is flexible and can maneuver every situation

• Mig 29 is a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union.
• compatible with latest missiles and can launch multi-dimensional attacks
• Capability of taking off vertically
• Multi-Functional Display (MFD) screen.
• Air-to-Air refueling feature
• Air-to-Air, Air-to-Ground and Anti-Shipping Operation,
• Glass cockpit having digital screens

4. Adampur Air Force Station

• Is around 100 km from Pakistan and 250 km away from China borders, is now equipped with upgraded MiG-29.

Note:

• The Indian Air Force celebrates its 86^th anniversary on 08 Oct 2018.
• The IAF has the prime responsibility of securing the Indian airspace as well as to carry out aerial warfare during any clash.
• IAF also participates in the United Nations peacekeeping missions.