The Defence PSU will display its 15-helicopter formation themed around ‘Atamanirbharta’ in defence production.
The 14th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest aero show, will be held at the Yelahanka Air force Station in Karnataka’s Bengaluru from February 13 (Photo: File)
In a first, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will display a scale model of the Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer (HLFT)-42 at the upcoming Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru. The Defence PSU will display its 15-helicopter formation themed around ‘Atamanirbharta’ in defence production.
“As part of Aero India 2023 beginning on February 13 at the Air Force Station Yelahanka, HAL will display a unique ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation’ flight of 15 helicopters consisting of all variants of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), ‘Prachand’ Light Combat Helicopter, and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The fixed wing front will witness LCA twin seater variant, Hawk-i, Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) and Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)-40 aircraft,” an official statement read.
The scale model of Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer (HLFT)-42 will be showcased, demonstrating HAL’s full spectrum training capabilities.
HLFT-42 is the ‘next gen supersonic Trainer’ that will play a critical role in modern combat aircraft training with state-of-the-art avionics like active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA), Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite, Infrared Search and Track (IRST) with Fly by Wire control (FBW) system. HAL will showcase its range of products / technologies centred on the theme ‘Innovate. Collaborate. Lead’.
A scale model of the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter will be the highlight of HAL’s indoor pavilion (HALL-E). Next generation HLFT-42 and models of LCA Mk 2, Hindustan Turbo-shaft Engine-1200, Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, LCA Trainer, and Hindustan-228 will be part of the showcase. The outdoor display adjacent to the HAL stall will feature rotary wing products LUH and the ALH Medical Intensive Care Unit variant. In addition, civil certified Do-228 will be showcased for utilization in the commercial flying sector.
“The central theme of the India Pavilion is Fixed Wing platform. An actual LCA-Tejas in FOC configuration will be the centre piece along with various associated structural modules, simulators, systems (LRUs) etc. being produced by private partners. There will also be sections for Def space, new technologies and UAV which will give an insight about the growth of India in each sector,” a statement read.
HAL will promote indigenously-built platforms to visiting defence delegations and hold business meetings with OEMs and customers besides signing agreements and contracts with its business partners for various projects. Customer demonstration flights will also be organised on various platforms.
The 14th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest aero show, will be held at the Yelahanka Air force Station in Karnataka’s Bengaluru from February 13.
The biennial show, which is held for over five days, will return to its old avatar during the 2023 edition. The 13th edition, which was held in 2021, was reduced to a three-day affair due to Covid pandemic.
