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  1. Armand2REP

    Full list of IAF planes to touch down on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

    They are more vulnerable to FOD than light fighters with smaller engines and intakes as they do not suck as much air as the heavy fighters do. MiG-29 was designed as the rugged forward operating fighter for this reason, not Flankers. The scramble time has nothing to do with its launch rate...
  2. Armand2REP

    Full list of IAF planes to touch down on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

    That is one of extra precautions taken because it is highly susceptible, but also the procedures IAF runs on ground checks to clear the entire area of debris is extensive which reduces launch rates. If you are operating on a highway it is not only animals but trash that can blow in from any...
  3. Armand2REP

    Full list of IAF planes to touch down on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

    You know setting up an airbase is more than just walking a line to pick up FOD. There are also fences to keep out animals and repellents to keep birds away. That is why air intakes on small fighters that don't suck up large objects are considered for operating from makeshift runways while big...
  4. Armand2REP

    Full list of IAF planes to touch down on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

    I don't think you would be flying MKIs off of highways. They are highly subject to FOD damage and require the cleanest of runways.
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