| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | IN313 |
| Other Marks: | ARK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-95 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-95/142 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-142MK-E |
| C/n (msn): | 7609726 |
| Operator Titles: | India - Navy |
| Local Operator Name: | नौसेना |
| Unit Markings: | INAS 312 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Mumbai Harbour [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | India |
| Photo Date: | 20 December 2011 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 799586 |
| Photo Comment |
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Making quite an impression via its massive Kuznetsov NK-12MP turboprop engines driving 18 ft. contra-rotating Type AV-60N propellers as this 'Albatross' flies over Mumbai harbour in the morning. Delivered on 30 Mar 1988, the aircraft serves with INAS 312 "Albatross" in the Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance / ASW role. The last of the type stood down on 29 March 2017 after providing 29 years of yeoman service to the Indian Navy. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 April 2025, and has since been viewed 168 times. |