In a First, IAF Lands Jet on Yamuna Expressway as Part of User Trial

IAF officials said such landings can be carried out in emergencies if an active airport is not available under certain circumstances.

NEW DELHI: In a first, a Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force today successfully landed on the Yamuna Expressway near Mathura as part of trials to use national highways for emergency landing.

The aircraft landed at about 6:40 AM, senior IAF officers said, adding 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.

IAF Mirag 2000 lands at yamuna expressway at Mathura. IAF plans to do it at other highways @PrabhuChawla pic.twitter.com/KsnYuKOPMn

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