List of Aircrafts used by the Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is a well-balanced and cohesive three-dimensional force, capable of operating above, on and under the surface of the oceans, efficiently safeguarding our national interests. Air Superiority over the oceans is a must to safeguard and have dominance in any region and the Indian Navy is capable of doing so with its powerful Air Arm. In this article, we will know about the aircraft operated by the Indian Navy and their specifications.

MIG 29-K (Fighter)

The MiG-29K of Indian Navy is a true swing-role fighter jet, capable to undertake Air Dominance and Power Projection missions simultaneously, bestowing the Commander at sea, great flexibility. It has changed the role of Indian naval aviation from a defensive stature to one of dominance.

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The MiG 29K fighter is a state of the art, all-weather,air dominance, carrier-based fighter jet specially built for the Indian Navy.
The aircraft has a maximum speed over twice the speed of sound (about 2000 kmph).
It can pull up to 8 times the force of gravity and can climb to an altitude of over 65000 feet.
Armed with an arsenal of some of the most sophisticated weapons in the world it is fully equipped to dominate by engaging targets in the air, at sea or on land. Latest avionics, with data link capabilities coupled with its range of armament, will enable true power projection.
With its air- to- air refuelling capability its ranges are also extended to perform true power projection and air space dominance roles.

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	MIG-29K
Manufacturer	MIKOYAN
Operational Speed	1370 MPH
Service Ceiling	57,400FT
Range	1240 Miles

HAWK Mk 132

Hawk trainer aircraft is used by 132 countries of the world.It is an advanced trainer with a two-man tandem cockpit, a low-mounted cantilever wing and is powered by a single turbofan engine.

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	Hawk MK 132
Manufacturer	HAL Systems
Operational Speed	630 MPH
Service Ceiling	45,000 FT
Range	1,400 NM

P-8I

Boeing Poseidon (P-8I) aircraft are true C4I (Command, Control, Communication, Computers & Intelligence) airborne platforms and a force multiplier for the Indian Navy with its interoperability capabilities.

It is a maritime patrol aircraft, one of the best in its class with hi-tech gadgetry and exceptional aircraft characteristics.
These aircraft are very capable to track ships and submarines, with a deadly capability to hunt and destroy submarines.
It is equipped with aerial Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW), ensuring that the hostile neighbours reworked their underwater surveillance and intelligence gathering tactics.
The aircraft systems have been modified to work in the Indian tropical climate and multiple Indian manufactured equipment have been installed in the aircraft.

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	Boeing P-8I
Manufacturer	Boeing
Operational Speed	450 MPH
Service Ceiling	40,000 FT
Range	4,500 NM

Dornier 228

The Dornier Do 228 is a twin-turboprop STOL utility aircraft, designed and first manufactured by Dornier GmbH and in later years by DASA Dornier, Fairchild-Dornier.

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Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	Dornier 228
Manufacturer	Dornier GMBH
Operational Speed	196 MPH
Service Ceiling	28,000 FT
Range	823 Miles

ILUSHYIN- IL 38

It is Anti Submarine warfare and Maritime patrol aircraft designed and developed by the Soviet Union.

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	IL 38
Manufacturer	ILUSHYIN
Operational Speed	450MPH
Service Ceiling	36,089 FT
Range	5903 Miles

SEAKING 42 (B/C)

It is among the most potent weapon platforms of Indian Navy. This versatile and advanced multi-role aircraft has taken modern age maritime warfare to theatres well beyond the nation’s shores.

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	SEAKING 42 (B/C)
Manufacturer	Westland Helicopters
Operational Speed	129 MPH
Service Ceiling	11500FT
Range	764 Miles

UH 3H

It is Antisubmarine warfare, search and rescue, and utility helicopter operated by the Indian Navy.

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	UH-3H
Manufacturer	Sikorsky Aircraft
Operational Speed	166 MPH
Service Ceiling	14,700 FT
Range	621 Miles

KAMOV-28

Kamov helicopters are designed to operate from the decks of Kashin class of ships and the carrier.
With a sensor package of sonar, radar, sonobuoys and a weapon load comprising of ASW torpedoes and depth charges, the Kamov 28 is a major threat to enemy submarines.
This highly capable aircraft is flown by a single pilot and operates from the decks of the latter two Kashin Class Destroyers.

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	KAMOV-28
Manufacturer	KAMOV
Operational Speed	166 MPH
Service Ceiling	16,400 FT
Range	605 Miles

KAMOV-31

Kamov 31 is an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft, originally developed for the Soviet Navy and currently in service in Russia, China, and India in the naval airborne early warning and control role.

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	KAMOV-31
Manufacturer	KAMOV
Operational Speed	216 MPH
Service Ceiling	11,483 FT
Range	370 Miles

ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter)

ALH 'Dhruv' is India's first indigenous helicopter designed and manufactured by HAL Bangalore. ALH Dhruv was inducted into the Indian Navy on 28 Mar 2002.

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	Advanced Light Helicopter
Manufacturer	Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Operational Speed	180 MPH
Service Ceiling	27,500 FT
Range	516 Miles

Chetak

Parameters/Features	Details/Information
Aircraft	SA 319 B Chetak (Aloutte III)
Manufacturer	Aerospatiale
Operational Speed	115 MPH
Service Ceiling	10500 FT
Range	335 Miles