To project itself as a single-window solutions provider
HAL’s indigenous products are set to be on display at the 10th edition of Aero India.
HAL’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas, will display their versatility at the show, said T Suvarna Raju, Chairman, HAL. The display is themed on ‘Evolution of HAL as a centre of excellence in Aviation R&D and Technology over 75 years of its existence’.
‘Make in India’
“We believe that government’s vision of ‘Make in India’ will be a game changer in Aerospace and Defence and HAL is proud to be contributing to India’s defence preparedness since the early fifties,” Raju.
HAL’s indoor pavilion is spread over an area of over 1,200 sq metres. “Visitors can experience a feel of the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer cockpit on a full scale cockpit simulator. We will have an upgraded cockpit mock-up to showcase the cockpit functionalities for a variety of platforms. Our growing partnership in India’s space programme would also be showcased where visitors will have a feel of the Martian surface on Earth,” Raju said.
Advanced Light Helicopter – Weapon System Integration (ALH-WSI) Rudra, ALH Skid Utility, LCH and the first series production Light Combat Aircraft (SP1) will be on static display.
The full-scale model of Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) designed and developed by HAL would also be on display. This utility platform is a single engine multipurpose helicopter in the three-tonne class and is designed to perform various roles like policing, urban surveillance, medical ambulance etc.
Focus
HAL’s focus would be to showcase itself as a single-window solutions provider for its platforms across rotary and fixed wing business segments.
In this year’s aero show, HAL will also project itself as a company actively pursuing development and production of UAVs through collaborations with defence laboratories, academia, and its own design.
