New Delhi: A fighter jet of Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 had been successfully on the Agra Yamuna Expressway in a trial exercise on Thursday morning.
This trial exercise was to test whether the national highways can be used for emergency landings. The fighter jet soared down the highway and smoothly landed before taking off again.
Senior IAF official said that the aircraft landed at about 6:40 AM. He also said that the force has plans to activate more such stretches on highways in the future.
The IAF has been considering the use of national highways for emergency landing by fighter aircraft.
For today’s trial, all facilities like make shift Air Traffic Control, safety services, rescue vehicles, bird clearance parties and other requirements were set in place by the IAF.
An IAF statement said, “The operation was conducted in coordination with District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of Agra and Mathura.”
The aircraft first made a practice approach on the highway coming down to 100 metres before landing on the next approach.
IAF officials said such landings can be carried out in emergencies if an active airport is not available under certain circumstances.
Bureau Report
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