MiG-21 was India's first supersonic fighter. Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will retire its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet on Sept. 26, bringing to a close the six-decade journey of the aircraft, often called a “warhorse”.

The IAF will conduct a complete dress rehearsal on Sept. 24, prior to its official retirement in Chandigarh, the base of the MiG-21’s first squadron.

What Made The MiG-21 Important?

MiG-21 was India's first supersonic fighter, inducted in 1963. Its initial squadron, the 28 Squadron at Chandigarh, earned the designation “First Supersonics.” India acquired more than 700 MiG-21s from Russia in a number of variants over the years. Many were also locally produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

The MiG-21 bec

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