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Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter plane crashes in Rajasthan’s Barmer: View

July 28, 2022
Bharat Times

An Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet has crashed in a village in Rajasthan, said Barmer District Collector Lok Bandhu went.” He told that he was on his way to the spot. According to the ANI report, two pilots of the fighter jet were killed in this incident. According to the IAF, the incident took place at around 9:10 pm. Twin seater MiG-21 trainer aircraft took off from Uttarlai airport in Rajasthan in the evening.

“Around 9:10 pm, the aircraft met with an accident near Barmer. Both the pilots suffered fatal injuries. IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands with the bereaved families,” the IAF said in a statement. ”

The court has ordered an inquiry into the cause of the accident. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary after the accident. “Deeply saddened by the loss of two air warriors in the crash of a MiG-21 trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force near Barmer, Rajasthan,” Singh said on Twitter.

“His service to the nation will never be forgotten. My condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief,” he said.

The fighter jet involved in the incident is reportedly a two-seat MiG-21 fighter jet from the 1960s used by the Air Force. The jet made by Mikoyan is one of the most important jets of the Indian Air Force. Primarily built for aerial interception with a secondary role of ground attack, the MiG-21 is capable of operating in restricted spaces and hence played a vital role in the Kargil War.

The MiG-21s carried out ground attacks first, while the MiG-29s joined later with their laser guided bombs. MiG-21 It has been modified throughout to keep up with later generation aircraft, and in its current configuration, it assists the IAF as a first strike against any intrusion.

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With input from agencies