Nasik: The first of the Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter planes, overhauled within the country, was today handed over to the Indian Air Force by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Nasik, making India the only nation to re-do the Russian-made
aircraft.
The overhauling of the fighter, which is the backbone of the IAF, was done by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The company said the second aircraft is also ready for delivery.
The handing over coincided with 50 years of establishment of Nasik Division of the HAL.
On the occasion, Parrikar said India would continue to need fighter planes such as Su-30s due to not so friendly neighbourhood.
He urged the employees to keep-up the good work towards increasing the production capacity.
"We are one family and let us work together," he said.
09/01/15 First Post
aircraft.
The overhauling of the fighter, which is the backbone of the IAF, was done by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The company said the second aircraft is also ready for delivery.
The handing over coincided with 50 years of establishment of Nasik Division of the HAL.
On the occasion, Parrikar said India would continue to need fighter planes such as Su-30s due to not so friendly neighbourhood.
He urged the employees to keep-up the good work towards increasing the production capacity.
"We are one family and let us work together," he said.
09/01/15 First Post
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