No. 16 Squadron IAF
| No. 16 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1951 - Present |
| Country | Republic of India |
| Branch | Indian Air Force |
| Role | Interdiction |
| Part of | Central Air Command (India) |
| Garrison/HQ | Gorakhpur AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Cobras" |
| Motto(s) | Praharodata Ready to Strike |
| Mascot(s) | Coiled Cobra |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | Coiled Cobra |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | SEPECAT Jaguar IB/IS |
No. 16 Squadron Indian Air Force (Black Cobras), is a counter-air and interdiction unit, operating out of the Indian Air Force station in Gorakhpur.
In 2001, the squadron was operating SEPECAT Jaguar IS and IB fighter jets. The squadron started using them in October 1986, and was still using them as of 2001.