Rafale & Sukhoi a Deadly Fighter Jet Combo Warns IAF Vice Chief

Indian Air Force is all set to integrate the Rafale fighter jet into its ranks. During the Indo-French joint Air Exercise Garuda-VI, IAF Vice Chief RKS Bhadauria took a sortie. He also warned enemies about the deadly combination of Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Rafale MMRCA fighter jets.

Speaking to ANI, Bhadauria said, “Once the Su-30MKI and the Rafale start operating together, it will be a potent combination against our adversaries, be it Pakistan or anybody else. It will be a potent capability. Any adversary would be worried about such a combination.”

IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria: It was a very good experience, we’ll have many lessons to take home in terms of how to best utilize Rafale once it is inducted into our Air Force, & how the combination can be with Su-30, another potent & important fleet in our Air Force. pic.twitter.com/DIvp0FlBgh

— ANI (@ANI) 11 July 2019

The IAF Vice Chief also performed a sortie in the Rafale jet at the French Air Force base.

#WATCH France: Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria takes a sortie on Rafale aircraft at French Air Force’s Mont de Marsan air base. pic.twitter.com/weLdlHrlLJ

— ANI (@ANI) 11 July 2019

The Indian Air Force and Armée de l’Air (French Air Force) are currently participating in a bilateral air exercise Garuda-VI at Mont de Marsan in France. The exercise, scheduled to take place from July to July 12, 2019, see the most potent fighter aircraft of the two countries.

While the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent comprises of 120 air-warriors and four Sukhoi Su-30MKI along with an IL-78 flight refuelling aircraft. The French Air Force units comprise the likes of Rafale, Alpha Jet, Mirage 2000, C135, E3F, C130, and Casa.

The first Rafale is expected to land in September. Thereafter, 35 Rafale jets will be delivered one by one.

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