The navy commissioned its first squadron of MiG-29K fighters at Goa in May 2013, ahead of the induction of INS Vikramaditya. “The MiG-29K is riddled with problems relating to airframe, RD MK-33 engine and fly-by-wire system,” the CAG said. With cost of Rs 43.19 Lakh per flying hour for C-17 aircraft, this was imprudent,” the report said. The CAG said the operational life of the fighters already delivered would be reduced due to the problems it’s grappling with. India’s newest naval warplane is plagued with engine troubles, airframe problems, deficiencies in its fly-by-wire system and is battling poor serviceability, the country’s top auditor has revealed.

Source: Hindustan Times July 26, 2016 18:45 UTC