ABOUT IAF EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI
Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal AP Singh:
- A total of 77 fighter planes, 41 helicopters, 5 transport aircraft along with 12 unmanned platforms will take part in the Exercise Vayu Shakti on February 17 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
- All frontline aircraft including the Rafale fighter jets and Prachand attack choppers would be taking part in the Exercise Vayushakti.
- The Made in India LCA Tejas, Prachand attack helicopters and ALH Dhruv would be taking part.
- In a span of two hours, we would be dropping around 40-50 tonnes of ordnance in one to two km radius.
- We would also be airlifting Army guns in the exercise. Army to fire weapons from Rudra choppers during the exercise and the Ultra Light Howitzer of the Army would be showcased underslung a Chinook chopper.
- The Samar surface to air weapon system would also be taking part in the exercise for the first time. Air to air missiles include MICA missile from Rafale and R-73 missiles would be fired from the LCA Tejas.