IAF grounds MiG-27 fleet

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IAF grounds MiG-27 fleet

NEW DELHI: Last week's MiG accident in West Bengal has reportedly prompted the Indian Air Force (IAF) to ground a fleet of over 100 MiG-27s.

As per various media reports, an engine snag is suspected behind the accident and the IAF has grounded the fleet in order to carry out checks.

The fleet will be allowed to fly again only after the checks have been completed.

Since Jan 2001, India has lost about 12 Russian-made MiG-27 fighter planes. The R-29 engines of the aircraft is seen as the main reason behind the ever increasing number of accidents.

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[Trichy]

IAF grounds MiG-27 fleet

NEW DELHI: Last week's MiG accident in West Bengal has reportedly prompted the Indian Air Force (IAF) to ground a fleet of over 100 MiG-27s.

As per various media reports, an engine snag is suspected behind the accident and the IAF has grounded the fleet in order to carry out checks.

The fleet will be allowed to fly again only after the checks have been completed.

Since Jan 2001, India has lost about 12 Russian-made MiG-27 fighter planes. The R-29 engines of the aircraft is seen as the main reason behind the ever increasing number of accidents.

IAF grounds MiG-27 fleet

ya thats while they are participating in Vayu Sakthi 2010