Aero India 2015: Indian Air Force chief adds to MMRCA confusion - IHS Jane's 360
ACM Arup Raha mentioned that MiG-21 and MiG-27 were retiring soon so he needed a MRCA to replace them. This was his justification for purchasing a MMRCA or Rafale as euphemism which needs ASAP. The problem is that Indian Air Force has following aircraft in its medium combat category:-
Mirage 2000 (being upgraded) - 50+ aircarft
Jaguar (Being upgraded) - 127 aircraft
MiG-29 - 65+ aircraft
These three aircraft will be in service till 2035-40 with upgrades, i.e. before AMCA comes into service.
However, the urgent need to replace MiG-21 and MiG-27 needs a light attack aircraft for CAP, point defence and CAS duties. So it's quite unusual why ACM Raha is insisting that he needs a MMRCA/Rafale to replace these light attack aircraft? Will anyone ask IAF this question?
ACM Arup Raha mentioned that MiG-21 and MiG-27 were retiring soon so he needed a MRCA to replace them. This was his justification for purchasing a MMRCA or Rafale as euphemism which needs ASAP. The problem is that Indian Air Force has following aircraft in its medium combat category:-
Mirage 2000 (being upgraded) - 50+ aircarft
Jaguar (Being upgraded) - 127 aircraft
MiG-29 - 65+ aircraft
These three aircraft will be in service till 2035-40 with upgrades, i.e. before AMCA comes into service.
However, the urgent need to replace MiG-21 and MiG-27 needs a light attack aircraft for CAP, point defence and CAS duties. So it's quite unusual why ACM Raha is insisting that he needs a MMRCA/Rafale to replace these light attack aircraft? Will anyone ask IAF this question?
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