Aero India 2025 | Model of India’s fifth-generation fighter jet AMCA will be on display for first time
The Hindu
The major attractions at its indoor pavilion (HALL-E) will be the LUH, Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)-40 Simulator, scaled models of LCA Mk1A fighter, LCA Mk1 Trainer, Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36, HTT-40, LCH and ALH Mk IV. The scaled models of Hindustan 228 and its amphibian variant will also be displayed.
For the first time, a full scale model of India’s fifth-generation fighter jet Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will be on display at the upcoming Aero India.
The 1:1 model of AMCA will be placed at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) India pavilion.
AMCA was designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency while HAL will be the production agency. The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the project for the design and development. The first prototype of the aircraft is expected to roll out in the coming years.
HAL expects its Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) to be the main attraction at its pavilion along with a functional full-scale engineering demonstrator of Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior at the upcoming Aero India 2025.
The Bengaluru-headquartered PSU’s would showcase its indigenous products and technologies centred on the theme ‘Innovate. Collaborate. Lead’ at the air show beginning on February 10 at the Air Force Station at Yelahanka.
“HAL’s indigenously designed and developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) will be at the centre stage. Various innovative products conceived and developed by HAL R&D divisions in the area of avionics, mechanical systems, engines and aerospace for manned and unmanned aircraft will also be the highlight at the HAL stall,” said Dr. D. K. Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director, HAL.
The major attractions at its indoor pavilion (HALL-E) will be the LUH, Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)-40 Simulator, scaled models of LCA Mk1A fighter, LCA Mk1 Trainer, Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36, HTT-40, LCH and ALH Mk IV. The scaled models of Hindustan 228 and its amphibian variant will also be displayed.
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