Indian Air Force Conducts Emergency Landing Drills on Purvanchal Expressway
Air Force Jets Conduct Precision Drills On UP's Purvanchal Expressway
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The Indian Air Force activated the Emergency Landing Facility on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh for a two-day exercise, testing the use of national highways as emergency runways. Various aircraft, including the Sukhoi-30 MKI and C-295, participated in precision drills simulating emergency landings.
- 01The exercise tested the Indian Air Force's ability to use highways as emergency runways.
- 02Aircraft involved included the Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, and C-295 transport aircraft.
- 03Troops conducted ground drills alongside the aerial maneuvers.
- 04The Purvanchal Expressway was designed for strategic military use.
- 05This is part of a series of similar exercises conducted in recent years.
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On Wednesday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a two-day emergency landing exercise on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, activating its Emergency Landing Facility (ELF). The drill aimed to assess the military's ability to utilize national infrastructure as alternative runways during conflicts. A diverse fleet of aircraft, including Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, C-295, and AN-32, participated in the exercise, performing touch-and-go maneuvers on the expressway. Troops also conducted ground drills by slithering down from an Mi-17 helicopter. The exercise showcased the IAF's capability to manage logistics and rapid deployment operations effectively. Designed with strategic military needs in mind, the Purvanchal Expressway can serve as a makeshift airstrip during emergencies. This exercise follows similar drills in previous years, demonstrating the IAF's preparedness to operate under challenging conditions.
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This exercise enhances the operational readiness of the Indian Air Force, ensuring rapid response capabilities in emergencies, which could benefit local security and infrastructure resilience.
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