印度是仅次于中国的世界第二大发展中国家,以其地广、人多、经济发展缓慢被称为“大象王国”。就是这样一个国民经济总产值增长最为缓慢的国家之一,却是世界上为数不多的军事强国之一。正因为这一点,很多军事研究人员对印度的军备等方面一直兴趣浓厚。很多军事爱好者也禁不住地对其产生兴趣。而以下这位美国记者对于印度空军博物馆的参观随记或许也能让我们对印度的空军有另一种认识。 India is second only to China, the world’s second largest developing country. With its vast area, large population and slow economic development, India is known as the “Kingdom of Elephants.” One of the slowest growth rates in the gross national product of the country is one of the few military powers in the world. Because of this, many military researchers have always been interested in India’s armaments and other fields. Many military enthusiasts can not help but be interested in it. The following interview by the U.S. reporter with the Indian Air Force Museum may also give us another idea of ​​the Indian Air Force.