An Air Force Jaguar plane crashed in Churu, Rajasthan on Wednesday. This accident happened in Bhanuda Bidawatan village of Ratangarh. Two bodies have been recovered from the debris. It is believed that these bodies are of the pilots. The Air Force team has also left for the spot.
राजस्थान में बड़ा विमान हादसा, चुरू में फाइटर प्लेन जगुआर क्रैश, पायलट समेत 2 की मौत
A loud explosion was heard in Churu district of Rajasthan on Tuesday morning. It was later confirmed that it was a Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force, which crashed due to technical fault. At present, it has not been confirmed how many pilots were in this fighter jet. This accident has again raised a question – is it time to bid farewell to Jaguar from service? And most importantly, how deadly is this fighter jet? Let us know all these things in this news.
Jaguar is a fighter jet that is designed for ground attack. It is also called a multi-purpose aircraft i.e. an aircraft used for many purposes. Its job is to drop bombs on enemy land, do surgical strikes on targets and provide air support to soldiers on the battlefield. It was originally developed in joint partnership of France and Britain. India included this deadly jet in its Air Force fleet in 1979.
Why is it called India’s Shamsher?
It was named ‘Shamsher’ in India, which is a symbol of its aggression and power. It is used especially for targeting enemy’s ground targets, bombing and precise attacks by penetrating strategic depth. In the Indian Air Force, it has been seen as a jet that performs brilliantly even in extremely difficult conditions.
Speed in the air, destruction on the ground
Jaguar’s biggest strength is its speed and low-altitude attack capability. This fighter jet can fly at a speed of about 1975 kilometers per hour, that is, faster than the speed of sound. Its wings have so much capacity that it can fly carrying bombs and missiles weighing thousands of kilos. But its real specialty is to fly at a very low altitude and carry out actions like surgical strikes while avoiding enemy radar. This is the reason why Jaguar is also called ‘Silent Killer’.
Real power was shown in Kargil
In the Kargil war between India and Pakistan in 1999, when the Indian Army started Operation Vijay to drive away the terrorists and Pakistani soldiers who had entered the hills, the Air Force’s mission ‘Safed Sagar’ came to the fore in an important role. In this mission, Jaguar fighter jets targeted the enemy bunkers present in the high and inaccessible hills of Kargil. These aircraft equipped with laser guided bombs not only destroyed the Pakistani bases in that war but also destroyed their strategy. These were the moments when Jaguar proved with its war skills why it has got a special place in the Indian Air Force.
Technologically modern and reliable
Even though Jaguar was included in the Indian Air Force 40 years ago, it has been upgraded from time to time. With modern navigation and attack systems like ‘DARIN-III’, night vision and advanced radar technology, it is still a big threat to the enemy. This jet is still used for patrolling and strategic operations in areas adjoining the border. Its technology may not be at par with today’s advanced fighter jets, but it is still performing its role successfully.
Dedicated to service, accidents unfortunate
Risk always remains for any aircraft flying in the air and it is an even bigger challenge for an old but still active fighter jet like Jaguar. But such incidents cannot reduce its contribution. Every time Jaguar is seen, its strength, reliability and its amazing war history are visible. This is the same aircraft that silently brought success to many of India’s operations and surprised the enemy by keeping its presence secret.
Steps moving towards the future
The Indian Air Force is now slowly moving towards modern fighter jets. Aircraft like Rafale, Tejas, and the upcoming AMCA will replace aircraft like Jaguar in the coming years. But whenever the glorious tradition of the Indian Air Force is talked about, the name of Jaguar will be taken with pride. This is not just a fighter jet but a golden chapter in India’s defence power. It created a new definition of bravery in the sky.
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