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Indian Air Force lands heavy-lift aircraft at world's highest altitude

First reported by Business Recorder Latest report 2 sources
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The Indian Air Force successfully landed an IL-76MD transport aircraft at an airfield in Ladakh at 4,154 metres above sea level, claimed to be the highest altitude landing for such an aircraft anywhere in the world. The airfield is located near India's border with China in the remote region.

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  1. Business Recorder

    India says landed heavy-lift military aircraft at highest altitude (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)

    NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force said on Saturday it had successfully landed a heavy-lift transport aircraft at the highest altitude anywhere in the world in remote Ladakh bordering China. The IL-76MD, a four-engine Russian-origin turbofan military aircraft…

  2. Dawn

    India says landed heavy-lift military aircraft at highest altitude (opens Dawn in a new tab)

    The Indian Air Force said on Saturday it had successfully landed a heavy-lift transport aircraft at the highest altitude anywhere in the world in remote Ladakh bordering China. The IL-76MD, a four-engine Russian-origin turbofan military aircraft also known as…

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