This article provides a list of active Indian military aircraft currently in service with the Indian Armed Forces, as well as aircraft on order. For a list of historical military aircraft used by the Indian military, see list of historical aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

The Indian Air Force has aircraft and equipment of Russian (erstwhile Soviet Union), British, French, Israeli, US and Indian origins with Russian aircraft dominating its inventory. HAL produces some of the Russian and British aircraft in India under licence.

Current aircraft of the Indian Air Force including attack, bomber, cargo transport, special mission, fighter, Search and Rescue, aerial tanker, remote-piloted, reconnaissance, trainer and utility types.

Mar 13, 2024 · Presented below is a structured overview of the remarkable Indian Air Force Aircraft, detailing their origins, types, variants, and current service numbers. From legendary fighter jets like the MiG-21 to cutting-edge multi-role platforms such as the HAL Tejas, this summary offers valuable insights into the aviation assets of the Indian Air Force.

Jan 24, 2023 · These are Main Active Indian Air force Fighter Jets: The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin-jet multirole fighter aircraft developed by Russia’s Sukhoi Corporation and built under license by India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Su-30MKI is a variant of the Su-30 and is specifically designed to meet the Indian Air Force’s requirements.

Jan 16, 2025 · The Indian Air Force (IAF) operates a formidable fleet of combat aircraft that forms the backbone of its aerial defence capabilities. This table provides essential insights into the IAF’s combat aircraft, showcasing their origins, types, variants, …

Jan 29, 2024 · Originally formed as a part of the British Royal Air Force in 1932, the name Royal Indian Air Force was kept after independence in 1947 and then changed to Indian Air Force in 1950 when India officially became a republic.After beginning life with British-built planes following independence, the Indian Air Force started to buy aircraft from the Soviet Union, France, and, to a lesser extent, the ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Current aircraft of the modern Indian Air Force service.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a deal with Russia for the acquisition of five S-400 systems, which are expected to be delivered by 2023. The deployment of the S-400 is expected to enhance the IAF’s air defense capabilities, particularly in countering aerial threats from Pakistan and China.

Oct 7, 2020 · According to the Indian Air Force, a total of 56 aircraft, including 19 fighter jets, 7 cargo aircraft, and 19 helicopters will participate in the Air Force Parade. During the parade, Rafale fighter aircraft will fly with Jaguar. Apart from this, along with Sukhoi and Tejas, Here's a list of the combat aircraft of Indian Air Force. 1.