The MiG-27 aircraft, which played an important role in the 1999 Kargil war, flew today

New delhi date. 27 December 2019 Friday

The MiG-27 aircraft, which played an important role in the 1999 Kargil war, flew for the last time today, with the MiG-27 fighter plane playing a key role in the ground attack fleet for three decades.

After repeated accidents, the Indian Air Force decided to depart the MiG-27 fighter jet. Today, on 27 December, the MiG 27 Squadron departed for the Air Force from Jodhpur headquarters.

For the past few years, MiG-27 aircraft have been involved in one or another type of accident and as a result the Air Force lost some elite pilots and departures. These aircraft were purchased from Soviet Russia in the 1980s.

It is also suggestive that the aircraft is not currently operating in military service in any country of the world.

During the last three decades, these planes served the Indian Air Force well. Including the 1999 Kargil War. Now it is time for him to depart, the Air Force spokesman said.

Incorporated in the Indian Air Force fleet in 1985, this highly capable fighter plane has been the basis for ground attack capability. The MiG-27 also played an unprecedented role in the Kargil war of 1999, with participation in all major operations of the Air Force. pic.twitter.com/9EtQv71sOh

- Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 26, 2019

MiG-27 aircraft, which played an important role in the 1999 Kargil war, flew today # MiG27 @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/HidhgEGzlm

- Gujarat Samachar (@gujratsamachar) December 27, 2019