MIG-23 ground attack style bomber fighter plane was made by erstwhile Soviet Union in 1970s. MIG-23 became a part of Indian Air Force in 1981 and performed its best service in Kargil war. But due to latest technology and frequent engine troubles of MIG-23, Indian Air Force retired this fighter on March 6, 2009, after nearly 30 years in service. Now this fighter plane is the centre of attention in Aligarh Muslim University campus.

Prof Muslim Taj Ahmed, Principal, Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology told media that MIG-23 is free gift from Indian Air Force and now is being a symbolic representation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the university campus.

Taj further pointed out that AMU has a plan to launch Aeronautical Engineering course. Installation of Fighter plane MIG-23 in AMU Campus is an opportunity for engineering students and must be made the most of it. In addition, we will request to armed forces to install the working engine of latest fighter plane so that we can train our student as per the latest need of the technology, Taj added.

Caption Fareed Mahdi, 1 UP Engineering Coy, said it’s a moment of pride for AMU and its students. There should be creating a willingness among the students to join Armed Forces. Through this Indian Air Forces MiG-23 aircrafts, the study about its parts, technology and design is possible for students.