Today the IAF phased out the MiG-21 Bison after a 62-year-long career, spanning two thirds of the air force’s total lifespan.

The MiG-21 is often thought of as synonymous with the Indian Air Force , being the largest user of the aircraft outside of the Soviet Union itself, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) domestically producing around 600 fighters of the 872 aircraft that were inducted into the IAF between 1966 and 1980. It was the IAF’s first supersonic jet fighter and by far the longest serving in the service, being the backbone of the fleet from its induction in 1963 until its retirement this year. Contents Today the IAF phased out the MiG-21 Bison after a 62-year-long career, spanning two thirds of the air force’s total lifespan. Controversial Flight Safety Unusua

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