IAF detected ‘corrosion’ on components of MIG-29s

Indian Air Force has detected corrosion on some parts of its MIG‑29 fleet deployed on Pakistani border. Media reports quoting Air Marshal Gautam Nayyar, Air Officer Commanding‑in‑Chief, Maintenance command in Chandigarh said “corrosion is seen” on some parts of the MIG 29 fighter aircraft which will be tested now. Russia has grounded some 100 MIG‑29s after detecting defects. Nayyar said the IAF will conduct ultra sound examination of certain components of the MIG 29 at 11 Base Repair Depot (BRD) of the force. Nayyar who was on his farewell visit to the 3 BRD in Chandigarh said the IAF will acquire fully assembled 80 medium helicopters ‘MI 17 V5’ from Russia in June 2010.

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