Indian Air Force

Here i am telling about some important facts about Indian Air Force(IAF):

Did you know Indian Air Force(IAF) is the world's fourth largest air force?

Indian Air Force (IAF) is one of the Primary force of Indian Armed Forces (Military Forces) of the Republic of India.

Founded : 8 October 1932; 84 years ago
Role :    Aerial warfare
Size : 150,840 active personnel, Approx. 2,086
Part of  :  Indian Armed Forces
Headquarters : New Delhi
Anniversaries : Air Force Day: 8 October
Engagements : Notable Operations

Aircraft flown

Attack :     Jaguar, MiG-27, Harpy
Electronic warfare : A-50E/I, DRDO AEW&CS
Fighter : Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000, MiG-29, HAL Tejas, MiG-21
Helicopter : Dhruv, Chetak, Cheetah, Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-26, Mi-25/35, HAL Light Combat Helicopter, HAL Rudra
Reconnaissance : Searcher II, Heron
Trainer :  Hawk Mk 132, HJT-16 Kiran, Pilatus C-7 Mk II
Transport :  C-17 Globemaster III, Il-76, An-32, HS 748, Do 228, Boeing 737, ERJ 135, C-130J
Tanker :  Il-78 MKI

It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of
the British Empire and the prefix Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of its services
during World War II.