India plans to replace its MiGs with 123 modern aircraft in a deal worth $12 billion. AFP
Indian Airforce Loses Half Its Planes -- The Telegraph
India's Russian MiG fighter jets have been branded 'flying coffins' after the government revealed more than half of its 872-strong fleet had crashed since the mid-1960s.
According to India's defence minister AK Anthony 482 had crashed, killing 171 air force pilots since the country began buying MiG jets in 1966. The incidents had killed 218 people including civilians.
Critics said the figures raised questions over why India had continued using the fighter jets and described them as "flying coffins." The high number of crashes was attributed to "human error" and technical difficulties." Many different MiG models remain in service in the Indian Air Force, but some, like the MiG 21, are being phased out because of its poor record.
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Damning figures for India's 'flying coffins' -- AFP
India’s “flying coffins” have claimed over 200 lives -- DAWN
India lost half of its MiG jets in 40 years -- Mumbai Mirror
Indian Air Force lost half of MiG fighter jets in deadly crashes -- India Today
Indian Air Force short of 363 pilots: Report -- IBN Live
A good reason for India to buy American? Half its MiGs crashed over past 40 years -- Global Post
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