- The first indigenously overhauled Sukhoi Su-30MKI supersonic aircraft was recently handed over to the Indian Air Force.
- During the overhaul, the aircraft was stripped completely and rebuilt from scratch, replacing certain worn out parts/components.
- The aircraft was overhauled in country’s only fighter aircraft repair depot “Ojhar” in Maharashtra.
- Sukhoi Aircraft was developed by Russia. The license for building it was given to Indian Air Force in the past 2 decades.
- It is twin-finned, twin-jet multi-role aircraft capable of attaining speeds of Mach 2 at high altitudes.
- It can carry guns, missiles, bombs, rockets and other weaponry.
