Why India has no strategic bomber?

For some reason, the IAF never chose to replace its bomber fleet and preferred to induct fighter-bombers instead. As bombers are large aircraft, they have large radar cross-section (RCS) and as such, are vulnerable to both airborne and ground based air defence (AD) weapons.

Can India buy stealth bomber?

The programme has an aim to start production by 2028. The development cost is estimated to be around ₹15,000 crore. AMCA will be a single-seat, twin-engine, stealth all-weather swing-role fighter aircraft….HAL AMCA.

Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
Primary users	Indian Air Force (intended) Indian Navy (intended)

Is India buying b1 bomber?

New Delhi: The US B-1B long range heavy bomber, capable of carrying payloads up to 35,000 kilos, is set to perform a ‘fly-by’ at the Aero India 2021 that is slated to be held in the coming week at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.

Which countries have bombers?

There are currently only three countries that operate strategic bombers: the United States, Russia and China. The modern strategic bomber role appeared after strategic bombing was widely employed, and atomic bombs were first used in combat during World War II.

Is India buying new fighter jets from Russia?

Last year, India’s council for defense purchases approved the acquisition of 21 Russia’s MiG-29 fighters. The Russian federal service said in February that the Indian government also decided in favour of purchasing the aircraft. The international aerospace show is taking place in the Moscow Region from July 20-25.

Is Indian Air Force outdated?

The Indian Air Force has been undergoing a modernization program to replace and upgrade its aging and outdated equipment since the 90s to modern standards. The primary focus of current modernization and upgrades is to replace aircraft purchased from the Soviet Union that currently form the backbone of the Air Force.

Why does India need a strategic bomber like the Russian Tu-160?

The Indian Air Force needs a strategic bomber such as the Russian TU-160 to counter a growing fleet of Chinese bombers. The Russian supersonic bomber Tu-160, also known as the White Swan, is the most powerful and largest missile carrier in the world.

Why doesn’t India have its own B-1 bombers?

It is because US Air Force does not allow bombers to export to other countries . The maintainence of B1 ,B2 bombers is also costly for India . Edit : I do not believe those who say India does not need them . Their answer is an excuse . India is always ready to buy best bombers or aircraft from other countries .

Why doesn’t the Indian Air Force have a dedicated heavy bomber?

Because we really don’t need such type of heavy bombers.Other than this, Indian Air Force does not operate dedicated bombers due to various limitations posed by it now.

What are the most common aircrafts used by the Indian Air Force?

Another category of aircrafts which take the majority share in the inventory of IAF are the Sukhoi 30 – MKI and Mig 29. With combined numbers of over 325, these 2 aircrafts are air superiority fighters whose primary role is to wage war over enemy airspace and create air dominance.