IAF bets on indigenous AJT to replace Hawks

[sikder]

The Indian Air Force (IAF) wants the aeronautical industry to design and build indigenous advanced jet trainers (AJTs) to replace the 66 Hawks it is acquiring from BAE Systems of Britain.

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy declared here Friday that IAF was discussing with the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) the final design studies for producing an Indian AJT.

"Preliminary work on the project has begun at HAL. Once we are ready with the concept and design, we will take it to the government for clearance. As the highest decision-making body, it will be up to the government to decide on going ahead with the ambitious project.

"The road map is to take up the project soon so as to have our own AJTs by the time all the 66 British Hawks are delivered and are in operational use fully in the next 10-15 years," Krishnaswamy told reporters on the sidelines of a defence seminar.


http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_959485,000900020002.htm

 

[Roger Smith]

I am sure HAL will be able to proceed on AJT project to replace Hawks trainers eventually.

 

[The Watcher]

AJT is still long way from run-way. I hope it doesnt take as long as other IAF projects.

 

[Roger Smith]

AJT is still long way from run-way. I hope it doesnt take as long as other IAF projects.

I agree with you on your statement. But India position financially and technology is quite advance these days and I trust the AJT project will forward ahead quite smoothly in time or better still ahead of time.

 

[Soldier]

I agree with what Watcher has said. Even if we have more money and tech to make it quicker, how about the red tape, Roger?

 

[Roger Smith]

I agree with what Watcher has said. Even if we have more money and tech to make it quicker, how about the red tape, Roger?

In every counrties and most government projects, there are red tape due to huge amounts. I read sometime back the USA army have unwanted inventory of over $100 billion.

 

[lalith prasad]

russia offered joint develoment of a new supersonic ajt with india .to be based on the yak ajt and to be fitted with the al55 engine which is being developed for the hjt36 and the mig-at-18

 

[Roger Smith]

russia offered joint develoment of a new supersonic ajt with india .to be based on the yak ajt and to be fitted with the al55 engine which is being developed for the hjt36 and the mig-at-18

Great news for HAL & IAF. :smokingc:

 

[P.A.F]

have india got the hawks yet or are they still to come? and if they haven't come yet then why does it wish to replace them?

 

[Roger Smith]

have india got the hawks yet or are they still to come? and if they haven't come yet then why does it wish to replace them?

India will receive 24 Hawks AJT commcing from September, 2007 and remaining 42 Hawks AJT will be built by HAL in India.