Air Force MiG 29's to be Upgraded for Additional 2500 Flying Hours
Dated 23/11/2006
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The Indian Air Force has proposed a mid life upgrade and Total Technical Life (TTL) extension of MiG-29 aircraft. As part of the midlife upgrade, the life of MiG-29 aircraft, which were inducted between 1986 and 1995, gets extended from 25 years / 2500 hours to 40 years / 3500 hours to meet the requirements of the IAF.
These aircraft use technologies of 1980s vintage and better technologies are now available which can considerably enhance the operation capability of the aircraft.
Midlife upgrade and TTL extension is a globally accepted process and is undertaken scientifically to ensure performance, safety and air worthiness. The proposed life enhancement is based on the studies done at Russian Federation facilities.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Ms Ingrid Mcleod in Lok Sabha today
