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HAL HLFT-42
The HAL HLFT-42 (Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer – 42) is a design for an Indian Lead-in fighter training, lead-in fighter trainer proposed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Designed as a next-generation supersonic trainer jet, it is planned to serve as an advanced trainer for upcoming HAL Tejas Mk2 and HAL AMCA fighter jets. Notably, the HLFT-42 will also be used as a fully-fledged fighter jet to perform combat missions. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, HAL unveiled the design of the scale model of the HLFT-42 at the 14th edition of Aero India (2023), which was held in Bangalore. The Indian Air Force has expressed its intent to use the HLFT-42 in the future to replace the existing BAE Systems Hawk, BAE Hawk 132 Jet trainer, jet trainers. Development The concept for the HLFT-42 was initiated in 2017, and officially unveiled at Aero India 2023 by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). As of 14 February 2023, HAL reported that the HLFT-42 development project had reached a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aero India
Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru, India, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. It is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence. Organisers The Ministry of Defence, Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Department of Space, Defence Exhibition Organisation, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and other such organisations organise the Aero India show. Air shows The first edition of the air show was held in 1996. Subsequently, the Aero India has emerged as a significant military aviation exhibitions. The Mikoyan MiG-35 and F-16IN ''Super Viper'' were unveiled for the first time at the 6th and 7th editions of Aero India respectively. The 15th and the most recent edition of the Aero India was held from 10 to 14 February 2025. The theme of the event is "The Runway to a Billion Opportunities". While only business visitors will be allowed on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
