Pawan Kumar
The Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer scale model was unveiled by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) during the Aero India Show 2023, which kicked out on Monday, February 13, 2023 in Bangalore (HLFT-42).
One of the main draws is the image of Bajrang Bali Hanuman engraved on the fighter plane’s tail. A statement that says “The storm is coming” is noted near the image of the Sanatan god, which represents strength and devotion to one’s job.
According to a report by News Drum, HAL stated that the HLFT-42 is the “Next Generation Supersonic Trainer” at this time. Equipped with cutting-edge avionics like Active Electronically Scanned Array, Electronic Warfare Suite, Infrared Search and Track with Fly by Wire control system, it will be essential for training modern combat aircraft.
Message of Bajrang Bali Hanuman
The HLFT-42’s imposing Lord Hanuman tail design forges a link between the new aircraft and the HLFT-24 Marut. The first fighter created in India was the HLFT-24 Marut. It was created in 1961 by HAL.
Marut, which is the name of the Pavan Dev, the god of air and wind, is described in Hindu scriptures. The celestial father of Lord Hanuman is Pavan Dev. Bajrang Bali Lord Hanuman now possesses a variety of superpowers, including the ability to travel through space at high speeds. As a result, Bajrang Bali Hanuman is also known as Maruti, or the Marut’s son.
Thus, the fighter aircraft HLFT-24 Marut, which assisted Indian forces in destroying numerous Pakistani army tanks during the battle of Longewala during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, is considered as the forerunner of the HLFT-42, which has an image of Bajrang Bali Lord Hanuman on its tail.
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The largest aero show in Asia, Aero India 2023, was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, February 13 at Bengaluru’s Air Force Station, Yelahanka. India will be highlighted as a developing hub for the production of military aircraft, helicopters, equipment, and cutting-edge avionics at this year’s edition of the biennial exhibition.
In an endeavour to forge alliances with international companies, indigenous technology and equipment will be displayed at the event. The PM also issued commemorative stamps to mark the 14th occurrence of the five-day celebration. The aero show has already started, thrilling onlookers with breath-taking aerobatics. During the momentous event, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the head of the air staff, was also visible in action. During the flypast, he was commanding the Gurukul formation.
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Many well-known companies will be present at Aero India 2023, including Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Israel Aerospace Industry, BrahMos Aerospace, Army Aviation, HC Robotics, SAAB, Safran, Rolls Royce, Larsen and Toubro, Bharat Forge Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), and BEML Limited (formerly B
Participation of HAL in the programme
The 15-helicopter “Aatmanirbhar Formation” flight will be on display by the Bengaluru-based business as part of the five-day aerospace and defence exhibition at the Air Force Station Yelahanka. The Advanced Light Helicopter, “Prachand” Light Combat Helicopter, and Light Utility Helicopter in all of their variants will make up the formation.
Using the theme “Innovate. Collaborate. Lead,” HAL said in a statement that it will showcase its whole range of training abilities as well as its array of products and technology. The main attractions of the HAL indoor pavilion will be the scale models of the next-generation HLFT-42, the LCA Mk 2, the Hindustan Turbo-shaft Engine-1200, the RUAV, the LCA Trainer, and the Hindustan-228.
The HAL added that it will push indigenously-built platforms to visit defence delegations and set up business meetings with original equipment makers and customers, in addition to negotiating agreements and contracts with its business partners for various projects.
