Indian Air Force Fighter Jets Land On Ganga Expressway
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is showcased a spectacular display of its operational capacity today on a 3.5-kilometer airstrip along the under-construction Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district. The event, a first-of-its-kind, will featured advanced fighter jets like Rafale, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, SU-30 MKI, and MiG-29, alongside transport aircraft such as the C-130J Super Hercules and AN-32, and the versatile MI-17 V5 helicopter. The airshow was scheduled in two phases-daytime and nighttime-aimed to test the expressway's airstrip as a viable runway for emergency operations during conflicts or natural disasters. What sets this airstrip apart is its unique capability to support night landings, a first for any expressway in India, making it a critical asset for the IAF's round-the-clock operational readiness.
