IAF to showcase ‘tangail’ formation during Republic Day fly-past with heritage aircraft

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Republic Day fly-past, the Indian Air Force plans to showcase the Tangail formation, featuring the heritage aircraft Dakota, accompanied by two Dornier Do-228 aircraft. Notably, these Dornier aircraft will be flying using a blended mixture of Aviation Turbine Fuel and Biofuel, as announced by the Indian Air Force. The chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations will be French President Emmanuel Macron.

Also Read: Republic Day 2024: Airspace curbs imposed in Delhi for 11 days. Will flights get impacted? Additionally, the Republic Day parade will feature prominent displays of made-in-India weapon systems and platforms from the Indian Army, showcasing advanced capabilities. Noteworthy attractions include the LCH Prachand chopper, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers, and Nag anti-tank missiles.

According to ANI, the LCH Prachand stands out as the inaugural indigenous Multi-Role Combat Helicopter, crafted and produced by HAL. Renowned for its formidable ground attack and aerial combat capabilities, the helicopter boasts modern stealth features, robust armour protection, and impressive night attack capabilities. Equipped with an advanced navigation system, close combat-tailored guns, and potent air-to-air missiles, the LCH is specifically designed for optimal performance on the modern battlefield.

In addition to the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), the Republic Day parade will feature the weaponized variant of the ALH Dhruv helicopters, commonly known as the Rudra. The showcased weapon systems will also encompass the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers and the Swathi radar, both of which have achieved successful export to international customers through Indian entities. Notably, both the Pinaka and Swathi radar systems have