Aero India: what's on display in Bangalore

For the first time, the French Superfighter will be displayed at an air show in India.

  • French fighter jet Rafale in action at the Yelahanka airbase near Bangalore. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    French fighter jet Rafale in action at the Yelahanka airbase near Bangalore. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
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  • India is in negotiations with Dassault to acquire 126 Rafale jets. Photo courtesy: Rahul Devnath. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    India is in negotiations with Dassault to acquire 126 Rafale jets. Photo courtesy: Rahul Devnath. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • Indian Air Force's fighter jet Sukhoi 30 takes off from the Yelahanka airbase. Photo courtesy: Rahul Devnath. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    Indian Air Force's fighter jet Sukhoi 30 takes off from the Yelahanka airbase. Photo courtesy: Rahul Devnath. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • A Sukhoi 30 lands after its demonstration flight at the airbase near Bangalore. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    A Sukhoi 30 lands after its demonstration flight at the airbase near Bangalore. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
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  • Indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system fitted onboard Brazilian Embraer platform in action. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    Indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system fitted onboard Brazilian Embraer platform in action. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • The Indigenous AEW&C, which will be displayed during the air show, is now being tested by Hindustan Aeronautics. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    The Indigenous AEW&C, which will be displayed during the air show, is now being tested by Hindustan Aeronautics. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • A team of three Sarang helicopters of the Indian Air Force display its mid-air manoeuvring skills. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    A team of three Sarang helicopters of the Indian Air Force display its mid-air manoeuvring skills. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
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  • Indian Air Force Sarang helicopter demonstration team seen in their Dhruv helicopters. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    Indian Air Force Sarang helicopter demonstration team seen in their Dhruv helicopters. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • This Israeli Iron Dome anti-rocket Surface to Air Missile system will be on display at the airshow. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    This Israeli Iron Dome anti-rocket Surface to Air Missile system will be on display at the airshow. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • A Do-228 Coast Guard maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited parked at the airbase. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    A Do-228 Coast Guard maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited parked at the airbase. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
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  • Indian Air Force's Mi-17 V5 rocket-armed multi-purpose helicopter. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    Indian Air Force's Mi-17 V5 rocket-armed multi-purpose helicopter. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • Indian Air Force upgraded Jaguar strike fighter gets ready for Aero India show. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    Indian Air Force upgraded Jaguar strike fighter gets ready for Aero India show. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • Indian Air Force Mi-8 helicopter participates in the flypast. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    Indian Air Force Mi-8 helicopter participates in the flypast. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • A restored First World War Royal Indian Air Force Tiger Moth flies over Yelahanka. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
    A restored First World War Royal Indian Air Force Tiger Moth flies over Yelahanka. (Image credit: Rahul Devnath)
  • All the pictures have been sent to us by aviation photographer Rahul Devnath.
    All the pictures have been sent to us by aviation photographer Rahul Devnath.