Up close with the mainstay of the IAF’s transport fleet, carrying senior Air Force officers to Aero India 2017. The noise from the Ivchenko AI-20 turboprop engines is something to remember as the aircraft approaches. Visible are the flare dispensers.
On the flight line at Aero India 2017 next to a PACAF Demo Team F-16. Rejected by the Indian Navy for carrier-based operations due to an insufficient thrust-to-weight requirement, the future of the LCA-Navy is uncertain.
On static display at Aero India 2017. This maritime strike Jaguar has received a DARIN-III upgrade by HAL. Lying below the aircraft is a CATM-84D-1 Harpoon captive training missile.
Firebird taxiing out at Aero India 2017 as Gp. Capt. C. Subramaniam takes HAL’s new HTT-40 for a flight. The Phoenix painted under the cockpit represents a resurgence of HAL’s trainer program, which ended with its HPT-32.
Hercules from the 143rd Airlift Wing of the Rhode Island Air National Guard flying in the afternoon over Rwy 27 at Aero India 2017. This aircraft dropped Special Forces as part of the airshow.
On static display at Aero India 2017. The specially hardened 6-blade GE-Dowty R391 propellers are all composite, powered by Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 engines.
MiG-29 with RD-33 Series 3 engines, increased fuel capacity, new radar and avionics upgraded by HAL on static display at Aero India 2017. The enhanced capability includes the ability to attack ground and naval targets.