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Long before Tejas, how India’s indigenous fighter jet Marut met a painful death that still haunts India today

India's HF-24 Marut was its first indigenous jet fighter. Developed with German expertise, it faced engine issues limiting its speed. Despite this, the Marut proved vital in the 1971 war, attacking enemy formations. It conducted over 200 sorties, destroyin…

By ET Online· The Times of India· 5 months ago· 2 min read
Long before Tejas, how India’s indigenous fighter jet Marut met a painful death that still haunts India today