India inducts new jets to fly VVIPs (56k)

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I wouldnt be surprised if these planes are abused by Indian ministers




India inducts new jets to fly VVIPs


One of the three Embraer 135-legacy business jets, inducted for VVIP travel in New Delhi on Tuesday

One of the three Embraer 135-legacy business jets for vvip travel, standing on tarmac at air force station during its induction ceremony, in New Delhi on Tuesday

An Indian Air Force pilot walks up the Embraer 135 BJ (Legacy) jet during its inauguration at the air force station in New Delhi September 20, 2005. The jet, with a maximum ramp weight of 22,570 kg (49,578 lbs) and a maximum fuel capacity of 8,300 kg (18,299 lbs), will be used by the Indian Air Force to transport important guests and delegates (Photo: REUTERS)

After a ride in the skies, Union Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee disembarks from the Embraer 135-legacy, one of three jets purchased by India for VVIP travel. (Photo PTI)

Piloting the Indian Air Force's newest jet, the Embraer 135-legacy that India has purchased from its Brazilian manufacturers for VVIP travel, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

An Indian Air Force official talks to the media inside the cockpit of the newly-inducted Embraers 135 BJ aircraft at the Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi

Indian Border Security force or BSF officials sit in the Embraer aircraft after it has been officially inducted into the BSF, in New Delhi .




NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday inducted three hi-tech executive jets that will be used to fly VVIPs like the president and prime minister within the country.

Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee inducted two of the 135 BJ Legacy jets made by Brazil's Embraer into the VIP Squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during a ceremony at the Palam airbase here.

The third jet was inducted into the aviation wing of the paramilitary Border Security Force and will be placed at the disposal of the home ministry. Home Minister Shivraj Patil too was present at the induction ceremony.

India ordered five Legacy jets from Embraer at a total cost of Rs.7.5 billion ($240 Million CDN). Three jets were delivered by the Brazilian firm last month.

The Legacy jet, inducted as a replacement for the ageing Avro aircraft, was selected from a host of contenders mainly for the value for money it offers, an IAF spokesman said.The Legacy has a maximum ramp weight of 22,570 kg and a maximum fuel capacity of 8,300 kg. It can carry 10 passengers to a maximum range of 3,100 nautical miles at a cruise speed of 0.78 Mach.

Its cabin volume of 40 cubic metres offers space for seating 12 passengers, including four in the VIP cabin."With a take-off distance of 1,800 metres and landing distance of 1,400 metres, it can operate from most airfields in India and abroad," the spokesman said.

The cockpit has a modern flight management system, global positioning system and other navigation systems. "The features of glass cockpit and auto flight systems are in keeping with modern trends of cockpit instrumentation and mark the beginning of the much-needed modernisation of the IAF transport fleet," the spokesman said.

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Hmm! Brazilian Jets......Go Brazil!!!!

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Originally Posted by Cunard

I wouldnt be surprised if these planes are abused by Indian ministers




India inducts new jets to fly VVIPs


One of the three Embraer 135-legacy business jets, inducted for VVIP travel in New Delhi on Tuesday

One of the three Embraer 135-legacy business jets for vvip travel, standing on tarmac at air force station during its induction ceremony, in New Delhi on Tuesday

An Indian Air Force pilot walks up the Embraer 135 BJ (Legacy) jet during its inauguration at the air force station in New Delhi September 20, 2005. The jet, with a maximum ramp weight of 22,570 kg (49,578 lbs) and a maximum fuel capacity of 8,300 kg (18,299 lbs), will be used by the Indian Air Force to transport important guests and delegates (Photo: REUTERS)

After a ride in the skies, Union Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee disembarks from the Embraer 135-legacy, one of three jets purchased by India for VVIP travel. (Photo PTI)

Piloting the Indian Air Force's newest jet, the Embraer 135-legacy that India has purchased from its Brazilian manufacturers for VVIP travel, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

An Indian Air Force official talks to the media inside the cockpit of the newly-inducted Embraers 135 BJ aircraft at the Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi

Indian Border Security force or BSF officials sit in the Embraer aircraft after it has been officially inducted into the BSF, in New Delhi .




NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday inducted three hi-tech executive jets that will be used to fly VVIPs like the president and prime minister within the country.

Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee inducted two of the 135 BJ Legacy jets made by Brazil's Embraer into the VIP Squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during a ceremony at the Palam airbase here.

The third jet was inducted into the aviation wing of the paramilitary Border Security Force and will be placed at the disposal of the home ministry. Home Minister Shivraj Patil too was present at the induction ceremony.

India ordered five Legacy jets from Embraer at a total cost of Rs.7.5 billion ($240 Million CDN). Three jets were delivered by the Brazilian firm last month.

The Legacy jet, inducted as a replacement for the ageing Avro aircraft, was selected from a host of contenders mainly for the value for money it offers, an IAF spokesman said.The Legacy has a maximum ramp weight of 22,570 kg and a maximum fuel capacity of 8,300 kg. It can carry 10 passengers to a maximum range of 3,100 nautical miles at a cruise speed of 0.78 Mach.

Its cabin volume of 40 cubic metres offers space for seating 12 passengers, including four in the VIP cabin."With a take-off distance of 1,800 metres and landing distance of 1,400 metres, it can operate from most airfields in India and abroad," the spokesman said.

The cockpit has a modern flight management system, global positioning system and other navigation systems. "The features of glass cockpit and auto flight systems are in keeping with modern trends of cockpit instrumentation and mark the beginning of the much-needed modernisation of the IAF transport fleet," the spokesman said.

from shrewd punjabis to cunning tamils....
everything is abused by indian ministers...even young children