| No. 78 Squadron | |
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| Active | March 2003- Present[1] |
| Country | India |
| Role | Aerial refueling |
| Garrison/HQ | Agra AFS |
| Nickname | "Battle-cry"[2] |
| Motto | ? |
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| Transport | Il-78 MKI |
No. 78 Squadron is located atAgra AFS underCentral Air Command. The IL-78s, which refuel at the rate of 500–600 litres a minute, can ferry up to 118 tonnes of fuel, and can simultaneously fill three air-borne fighter aircraft, and allowing the fighters to carry more pay load and penetrate deep into the enemy territories.[2]
The No. 78 Squadron were raised in 2003 with Il-78 MKI Aircraft at Agra and moved to the present location. MARS stand for 'Mid Air Refueling Squadron'[3]
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