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Delhi, Jan 17
The Indian Air Force (IAF), which is celebrating its platinum
jubilee, will showcase a new generation radar and an advanced
version of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the annual Republic
Day parade here Jan 26 that will conclude with a grand flypast by 36
aircraft.
Indra-II (Indian Doppler Radar-II), the second indigenously
developed radar, has been designed by the Electronics Research and
Development Establishment (LRDE), Bangalore and is being produced by
Bharat Electronics.
"It has been successfully inducted into the IAF. It is a low-level
radar which would play a vital role in the air defence network of
the country," an air force spokesman said at a preview of the
contingent Wednesday.
"A high degree order of mobility and low deployment time makes it
ideally suited for tactical application. The radar uses the state of
the art technology and it is comparable to any other radar of its
kind in the world," the spokesman added.
The Searcher-II is a medium altitude, medium endurance UAV that is
remotely piloted throughout its flight.
"It has fully automated flight modes to enable it fly out to any
designated location and accomplish the mission. With its
sophisticated and rugged onboard computers, it is controlled from
its ground control station through a robust data link.
"The UAV is capable of carrying high resolution day-night electro
optical (EO) payloads and can transmit imagery in real time to its
ground control station. UAVs have thus provided the means of
accomplishing some very high risk missions in enemy territory
without putting humans in harm's way," the spokesman pointed out.
The radar and the UAV will be mounted on trailers with the platinum
jubilee logo - the IAF completes its 75 years on Oct 8 - displayed
on them.
"In the logo, two aircraft at the top and bottom signify growth and
development of the IAF from the era of the post World War I Wapiti
aircraft to the modern multi role fighters such as the Su-30 MKI,"
the spokesman explained.
"An open curve at the top end of a tri-colored trail is a symbolic
representation of the cosmopolitan nature of the IAF and its
readiness to adapt to technological changes," he added.
Preceding the trailers will be the IAF band of 72 musicians and two
drum majors led by Junior Warrant Officer D. Paul and the marching
contingent comprising four officers and 144 airmen in 12x12
formation commanded by Sqn. Ldr. Vikram Mehra.
The band will play "Tiger Hill" commemorating the IAF's role in the
1999 Kargil war with Pakistan as it marches past President A.P.J.
Abdul Kalam, the supreme commander of the armed forces, who will
take the salute at the parade.
Prior to the parade, the IAF will also contribute to the
inter-services Guard of Honor of 150 personnel that will present
arms, reverse arms, rest on arms and sound the Last Post as Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh lays a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at
India Gate to honor defence personnel who have laid down their lives
since World War I.
Leading the flypast will be an indigenously built advanced light
helicopter (ALH) and three Mi-17 IV's in the inverted wine glass
formation, with the leading helicopter trailing the National Flag
and the other three the flags of the three services.
Following them will be three helicopters of the Army Aviation Corps
in arrowhead formation and a formation comprising a Mi-35 and two
Mi-17s.
The next on view will be an IL-76 in the lead with two AN-32 and two
Dorniers in big boy formation, followed by an IL-78 midair tanker
with two Su-30 MKIs plugged in.
Just short of India Gate, the Su-30s will unplug, engage their
afterburners and pull up sharply.
This will be followed by two arrowhead formations of five Jaguars
each and a similar arrangement of five MiG-29s.
Bringing up the rear will be three Su-30s in trident formation, with
the centre aircraft performing a Vertical Charlie - a 90-degree
climb into the sky.
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