Defence public sector Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd plans to showcase its strengths in design, development and production at the Aero-India 2013 to be held from February 6 to 10.
R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, HAL, said, “The major attractions of the HAL’s pavilion include in-house designs such as Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), ‘Rudra’ the weaponised Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT).”
“For the first time, we will present to the world glimpses of prospective multirole fighter (PMF) also known as Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA). This is under co-development with the Russians,” he added.
ALH- Dhruv, LCH and Rudra (Mk 4 WSI) will be on flying display. Scale Models of Light Utility Helicopter, Hawk, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and Su-30 will also be on display.
In addition, Pilotless Target Aircraft (Lakshya), Shakti engine, latest accessories and avionics from various divisions of HAL are being showcased.
The other specialities of the HAL pavilion include 3D video mapping of HTT-40, Dornier Glass cockpit, scale models of aerospace structures of GSLV MkII, GSLV Mk III and PSLV.
The Rotary Wing Corner will provide the visitors through simulation & visual display, a helicopter view of the technologies, the capabilities and competencies built in the Company. There will also be a holographic projection depicting capabilities of LCA, Hawk, LCH and LUH.