
With the success of this mission, the
IAF has become one of the few Air Forces in the world with the capability of
such long range Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile. The operational success
of this mission confirms a critical capability of Indian Air Force.
'Tigers' the first squadron of Indian
Air Force, successfully fired the recently acquired long range 'Beyond Visual
Range' Air-to-Air MICA missile on a manoeuvring target from Mirage-2000 Upgrade
aircraft.
The missile achieved a Direct Hit on a
target which was much smaller than an actual aircraft and flying at low
altitude. The target was destroyed on missile impact validating the launch envelope
of the missile.
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