IAF To Prolong Operational Life Of Kiran Trainer Aircraft

Our Bureau
12:45 PM, August 6, 2014
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The Indian Air Force is set to prolong the operational life of trainer aircraft Kiran, Defense Minister Arun Jaitley said in Parliament Tuesday.

The IAF has not been able to resolve critical wing and airframe design and development issue relating to developing the Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) as a replacement for Kiran aircraft.

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