Over 800 air shows in 30 years: IAF’s Suryakiran team celebrates 30 years of its precision flying
The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking over 800 air shows since its inception. The team is recognized for its precision flying and has represented India at various international events. Commanded by Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi, SKAT continues to showcase the excellence of the IAF with modern aircraft and impressive aerial displays.
- ▪SKAT has conducted over 800 aerial displays across India and abroad since its debut in 1996.
- ▪The team is known for its spectacular low-level aerobatics and vibrant formations, often painting the national tricolour in the sky.
- ▪In 2015, SKAT transitioned to the advanced Hawk Mk-132 aircraft, enhancing its display capabilities.
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News/Defence News/Over 800 air shows in 30 years: IAF’s Suryakiran team celebrates 30 years of its precision flyingOver 800 air shows in 30 years: IAF’s Suryakiran team celebrates 30 years of its precision flyingSurendra Singh / TNN / May 26, 2026, 16:52 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge - NEW DELHI: Over 800 air shows in 30 years. As Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) commemorated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday at Karnataka’s air force station, Bidar, the Indian Air Force congratulated the country's “daredevils of the skies” for their “precision, passion and pride”.Celebrating the three decades of the SKAT, IAF in a post on X on Tuesday said, “From its debut in 1996 to over 800 breathtaking displays across India and abroad, SKAT continues to inspire with unmatched…
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