Indian Ministry of Defence, Government has approved induction of 66 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft from M/s. BAE System of the United Kingdom. Twenty four such aircraft will be supplied by BAE Systems in Flyaway condition and the remaining 42 aircraft will be licensed manufactured in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Four aircraft have been delivered by M/s BAE Systems in the United Kingdom. Out of these, two aircraft have reached Air Force Station Bider on 12.11.2007.
The twin seater Hawk AJT is a transonic, ground attack/trainer aircraft, powered by a single Rolls Royce Adour MK 871 turbo fan engine. It provides basic, advanced and weapons training. The aircraft is equipped with modern avionics. The induction of Advanced Jet Trainer will help IAF to ensure safe and smooth transition of young trainee pilots to high performance/technology aircraft in front line fighter squadrons.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Sugrib Singh in Lok Sabha today.
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