No. 78 Squadron IAF
| No. 78 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | March 2003- Present |
| Country | India |
| Role | Aerial refueling |
| Garrison/HQ | Agra AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Battle-cry" |
| Motto(s) | ? |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | Il-78 MKI |
No. 78 Squadron is located at Agra AFS under Central 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.