171 pilots, 39 civilians killed so far in 482 MiG crashes
NEW DELHI (PTI): Of the 872 MiG series fighter aircraft purchased by the Indian government till 1980, a total of 482 planes
have crashed till now, killing 171 pilots and 39 civilians, government told the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply to the House on
Wednesday, Defence Minister A K Antony said, "A total of 872 MiG aircraft of various types were purchased from 1966-1980...
482 MiG aircraft accidents took place since 1971-72 to 2012-13 (till April 19, 2012)."
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NEW DELHI (PTI): Of the 872 MiG series fighter aircraft purchased by the Indian government till 1980, a total of 482 planes
have crashed till now, killing 171 pilots and 39 civilians, government told the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply to the House on
Wednesday, Defence Minister A K Antony said, "A total of 872 MiG aircraft of various types were purchased from 1966-1980...
482 MiG aircraft accidents took place since 1971-72 to 2012-13 (till April 19, 2012)."
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