| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | IN316 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-95 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-95/142 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-142MK-E |
| C/n (msn): | 7609766 |
| Operator Titles: | India - Navy |
| Local Operator Name: | नौसेना |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Karwar Beach [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | India |
| Photo Date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 795291 |
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The mighty Tupolev Tu-142MK-E has been replaced by the Boeing P-8I Neptune in service with the Indian Navy. Luckily, most of them have found new homes, on several places along the coast the type has been put on display. Karwar Beach, Karnataka state is just south of Goa, and has IN316. The c/n listed is as found on the aircraft, it is often quoted as being 8609846. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 April 2025, and has since been viewed 131 times. |