Breaking News: An Indian fighter jet crashed near the border with Pakistan! This model of fighter jet has already been lost 57 in India!
Source of the news: Indian media
On July 9, according to reports by Indian media, an "Jaguar" attack aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near the border with Pakistan in Rajasthan, western India!
According to local police, two bodies were found at the scene, one of whom may be the pilot of the aircraft!
The "Jaguar" attack aircraft was jointly developed by Britain and France. The aircraft made its first flight in September 1968 and was officially equipped in 1975. It was then exported to many countries including India. However, this aircraft was completely retired from the British and French air forces in 2005 and 2007 respectively!
It is known that currently the "Jaguar" attack aircraft has been operating beyond its service life in India, but it has become a "nightmare" for Indian Air Force pilots!
Just this April, another "Jaguar" attack aircraft crashed due to a technical failure, which also resulted in the death of a pilot!
According to statistics, the Indian Air Force has 197 "Jaguar" attack aircraft in service, but as of now, 57 have been destroyed, with a crash rate of nearly 29%!
According to foreign media reports, Indian Air Force pilots have told the outside world that they have already developed a "shadow" in their hearts for flying this type of aircraft!
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