Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashed: 3 Months Second Mishap, Why IAF Is Using 57-Year-Old Aircraft

Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashed:  An Indian Air Force Jaguar Fighter Jet aircraft crashed in Ratangarh Town of Churu district, Rajasthan. Both pilots lost their lives in the tragic incident, and this is the second time in the past three months that an IAF Jaguar aircraft has met with an accident. The previous crash happened in Suvardha village of Gujarat, during a training mission.

Jaguar Fighter Jet: Maker And First Flight

The Jaguar series of fighter jet aircraft was jointly developed by France and the United Kingdom. The Jaguar Fighter Jet took flight for the first time in the year 1968. The Jaguar fighter jet aircraft were produced between the year 1968 and 1981. While the developers of the plane, the French and the United Kingdom, have retired it from their fleet, the Indian Air Force is still using it.

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Jaguar Fighter Jet: Why IAF Uses It?

The Indian Air Force used the Jaguar Fighter Jet significantly in the Kargil war. India’s recent operation Sindoor also involved the use of the Jaguar fighter jet. While fighter jets like Rafale and Sukhoi are known for their power and speed, the Jaguar fighter jets are known for their capabilities of gliding 50-100 feet above the ground to avoid enemy radar. The Jaguar fighter jet is also capable of carrying heavy bombs over long distances, which makes it ideal for deep-penetration missions. Indian Air Force has enhanced its capabilities by the addition of Rafales and Sukhoi fighter jets, but the Jaguar fighter jets have remained the backbone of the force for more than 40 years.