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This day in history: IAF's mighty Mig-25 flew its first sortie | India News  | Zee News

The Mig-25 "FOXBAT' or better known as GARUDA to the pilots of the Indian Air Force, is a supersonic spy plane that was primarly used to fly reconnaissance missions over enemy territory. During its time of service it was on of the most fierce planes in the world. It was the mighty gun of the IAF and held its head up high because of its combat capabilities. 

When an IAF jet caused sonic boom over Islamabad, stunned F-16s - The Week

The Mig-25 holds the world record for following an eclipse in the early 2000's. It was done by the daring pilots of the Indian Air Force, who showed what the aircraft's capabilities are in the right hands. The MIG-25 also holds the title of the sonic-boom, which happened to be after it broke the sound barrier over the skies of Lahore showing the air superiority of the Indian Air Force. 


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The jet that terrified the west  

On the edge of space

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