Modern Active Indian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft (2017)

The Indian Air Force maintains a mixed stock of old and new aircraft platforms to cover a multitude of over-battlefield roles.

There are a total of 24 Modern Active Indian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft (2017) in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Flag images indicative of country of origin. Return to the Modern Aircraft Index.

NOTES:
2017: The Indian Air Force is the only global operator of the SEPECAT Jaguar. However, some of the existing fleet are undergoing a complete modernization / update process to keep them viable for the coming decade.

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Aerospatiale Alouette III
Despite its Cold War-era roots, the Aerospatiale Alouette III remains a multi-purpose light helicopter design.

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Antonov An-32 (Cline)
The Antonov An-32 Cline was an improvement over the existing An-26 Curl twin-engine transport aircraft.

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BAe Hawk
The advanced trainer / light strike BAe Systems Hawk has proven a success on the global stage.

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Beriev A-50 (Mainstay)
The Beriev A-50 Mainstay is a Cold War relic of the Soviet Union, currently serving the Russian military in an upgraded form.

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Boeing 737 (Series)
The Boeing 737 series is still used in large numbers all over the world.

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Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
The mammoth Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifter was introduced in 1995 and still sees considerable service with American forces - and a few others - worldwide.

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Dassault Mirage 2000
The French Dassault Mirage 2000 multirole fighter was developed to replace the aging Mirage III and 5 series aircraft and brought back the familiar Dassault delta-wing planform.

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Dornier Do 228
The Dornier Do 228 proved to be a versatile performer in the years covering its production run - restarted in 2009.

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HAL Dhruv (Polaris)
The HAL Dhruv is currently in service with Indian armed forces and has found customers in several countries around the world.

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HAL HJT-16 Kiran (Ray of Light)
The Indian HJT-16 Kiran flew for the first time on September 4th, 1964, and remains in service today - though its replacement is in active development.

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HAL LCH (Light Combat Helicopter)
Several hundred HAL Light Combat Helicopters are currently on order for the Indian Air Force and Army.

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HAL Tejas LCA (Light Combat Aircraft)
The HAL Tejas was officially taken into service by the Indian Air Force in July 2016 - marking a milestone for the 30-year-old supersonic jet fighter program - the Navy has rejected it.

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Ilyushin IL-76 (Candid)
Despite its age, the Soviet-era Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft series is still used around the globe in both civilian and military guises.

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Ilyushin IL-78 (Midas)
The Soviet-era Ilyushin IL-76 Candid forms the basis for the Ilyushin IL-78 Midas aerial tanker aircraft.

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Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
A plethora of Western powers and American allies have taken on the improved Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules platform.

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Mikoyan MiG-27 (Flogger)
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 was an all-new, strike-minded variant of the successful MiG-23 interceptor.

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Mikoyan MiG-29 (Fulcrum)
The Soviet-era Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum has seen excellent sales figures at home and abroad.

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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (Fishbed)
The successful Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-21 Fishbed was a giant leap from earlier MiG turbojet-powered, swept-wing fighters for the Soviets.

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Mil Mi-17 (Hip-H)
The Mil Mi-17 transport helicopter was born from the original Mi-8 series as an improved form.

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Mil Mi-26 (Halo)
The Soviet-Russian Mil Mi-26 HALO remains the largest helicopter to ever have been produced in number and remains in active service across the globe.

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Mil Mi-35 (Hind)
The Mil Mi-35M attack helicopter is billed as a comprehensive upgrade to the earlier Mi-24V Hind attack helicopter mark.

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Mil Mi-8 (Hip)
Use of the Mil Mi-8 Hip was worldwide with the type being utilized in its military and civilian guises.

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SEPECAT Jaguar
The SEPECAT Jaguar was a joint French/British strike fighter endeavor that saw action in several notable conflicts of the 1990s.

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Sukhoi Su-30 (Flanker-C)
The Russian Sukhoi Su-30 has seen an uptick in sales as its global operators continue to grow.