Russia Delivers Upgraded MiG 29 Aircraft To India

Russian aircraft-maker JSC Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG had delivered the first three of the upgraded MiG-29 fighters to Indian Air Force. The aircraft were transported to India in a AN-24 heavy lift transport aircraft today, a MiG statement said. The upgraded aircraft has the capability to fight air targets, strike ground- moving and stationary targets with precision weapons by day and night and in any weather conditions. Modernization also includes advanced avionics, glass cockpit, electronic warfare and AESA radars. General Director of JSC RAC MiG Sergei Korotkov, said, "The aircraft delivery, upgraded in Russia - is the first step in the contract execution for the modernization of a large fleet of the Indian Air Force MiG-29s. We are getting ready for the second phase of work, which provides modernization of fighters in India in close cooperation with the Indian industry". According to the terms of the contract, JSC provides repair and modification of aircraft for the purpose of extending the life up to 3,500 flight hours and service life - up to 40 years.