But the delta-winged MiG-21s have had a horrific crash-rate in recent decades. The statistics are, indeed, chilling.
The IAF had plans to operate over 100 upgraded MiG-21 ‘Bisons' at least till 2017.
According to the Defence Minister, A K Antony, the IAF will begin phasing out its dreaded MiG-21 fighter jets in 2014.
