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Russian MiG-29K fighters enter service with Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has formally taken delivery of Russian-made MiG-29K (Fulcrum) fighters, which will eventually be deployed on an aircraft carrier being refitted... 24.02.2010, Sputnik International

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Russian MiG-29K fighters enter service with Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has formally taken delivery of Russian-made MiG-29K (Fulcrum) fighters, which will eventually be deployed on an aircraft carrier being refitted in Russia

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The Indian Navy has formally taken delivery of Russian-made MiG-29K (Fulcrum) fighters, which will eventually be deployed on an aircraft carrier being refitted in Russia

© RIA Novosti . Evgeni PakhomovThe MiG-29K features an improved airframe, a collapsible wing ensuring enhanced take-off/landing characteristics, low radar cross-section, advanced weaponry, and midair refueling capability

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The MiG-29K features an improved airframe, a collapsible wing ensuring enhanced take-off/landing characteristics, low radar cross-section, advanced weaponry, and midair refueling capability

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Capt. Sheokand is one of the first Indian pilots to have completed a training course to fly the MiG-29K

© RIA Novosti . Evgeny PakhomovThe Indian Navy has named its MiG-29K squadron the "Black Panthers." The fighters will be based at an airfield in the state of Goa on India's west coast until the Admiral Gorshkov joins the Navy under the name of INS Vikramaditya

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The Indian Navy has named its MiG-29K squadron the "Black Panthers." The fighters will be based at an airfield in the state of Goa on India's west coast until the Admiral Gorshkov joins the Navy under the name of INS Vikramaditya

© RIA Novosti . Evgeny PakhomovThe ceremony, held at the Hansa airbase, was attended by top Indian military officials, including Defense Minister A K Antony (center), and a Russian delegation led by Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Khristenko

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The ceremony, held at the Hansa airbase, was attended by top Indian military officials, including Defense Minister A K Antony (center), and a Russian delegation led by Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Khristenko

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RSK MiG General Director Mikhail Pogosyan: “Russia and India have extensive experience in cooperation in the defense industry”

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Indian aircraft performing demonstration flights

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Naval reconnaissance aircraft, helicopter gunships, and Sea Harrier VTO fighters took to the skies

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MiG-29Ks will eventually replace Sea Harriers

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Defense Minister A K Antony in the cockpit of a MiG-29K

© RIA Novosti . Evgeni PakhomovA K Antony said the entry into service of the MiG-29K carrier fighters marked a "milestone" for the Indian Navy: "The induction of MiG-29K fighters into the naval inventory fulfills a long standing requirement of our Navy"

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A K Antony said the entry into service of the MiG-29K carrier fighters marked a "milestone" for the Indian Navy: "The induction of MiG-29K fighters into the naval inventory fulfills a long standing requirement of our Navy"

© RIA Novosti . Evgeni PakhomovRussia and India signed a contract in 2004 for the delivery of 12 single-seat MiG-29K and four two-seat MiG-29KUB fighters to be deployed on the Admiral Gorshkov, currently being retrofitted in Russia for the Indian Navy

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Russia and India signed a contract in 2004 for the delivery of 12 single-seat MiG-29K and four two-seat MiG-29KUB fighters to be deployed on the Admiral Gorshkov, currently being retrofitted in Russia for the Indian Navy

© RIA Novosti . Evgeni PakhomovThe MiG-29KUB has identical specifications as the MiG-29K but with tandem twin seat configuration. The first MiG-29KUB developed for the Indian Navy made its maiden flight on 22 January 2007

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The MiG-29KUB has identical specifications as the MiG-29K but with tandem twin seat configuration. The first MiG-29KUB developed for the Indian Navy made its maiden flight on 22 January 2007