Aircrafts
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📋Quick Overview
India has made significant strides in indigenous aircraft development through HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) and ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency). The Tejas (LCA) is India's first indigenous light combat aircraft. India also operates a fleet of imported fighters like Rafale, Su-30MKI, and MiG series.
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Tejas (LCA — Light Combat Aircraft) is India's first indigenous fighter jet, developed by HAL and ADA
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HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) is headquartered in Bengaluru — India's premier aerospace company
📖Important Indian & IAF Aircraft
| Aircraft | Type | Origin | Key Fact |
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| Tejas (LCA) | Light Combat Aircraft | India (HAL/ADA) | India's first indigenous fighter, single-engine, 4.5 gen |
| Rafale | Multi-role Fighter | France (Dassault) | 36 jets purchased, twin-engine, Ambala & Hashimara bases |
| Su-30MKI | Air Superiority | Russia (Sukhoi) | IAF's most numerous fighter, made under license by HAL |
| C-17 Globemaster | Transport | USA (Boeing) | Strategic heavy-lift transport aircraft |
| Dornier 228 | Light Transport | India (HAL) | Multi-purpose — surveillance, transport, maritime patrol |
| HTT-40 | Trainer | India (HAL) | Basic trainer aircraft for IAF |
| Dhruv (ALH) | Helicopter | India (HAL) | Advanced Light Helicopter, multi-role |
| LCH Prachand | Attack Helicopter | India (HAL) | India's first indigenous light combat helicopter |
📝Key Facts
- •HAL founded in 1940 by Walchand Hirachand in Bengaluru
- •Aero India: biennial air show held in Bengaluru
- •AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft): India's 5th generation stealth fighter (under development)
- •IAF motto: "Touch the Sky with Glory" (Nabhah Sparsham Deeptam)
- •LCH Prachand: world's lightest attack helicopter, can operate at 5000m altitude
- •India signed Rafale deal in 2016 for 36 aircraft worth Rs 59,000 crore