Taxiing out at midday for its display during Aero India 2025. Renamed Yashas from Sitara, the indigenous Stage-II jet trainer has been resurrected after several aerodynamic modifications to fix spin recovery issues. Intended as a replacement for the HJT-16 Kiran II, it will help pilots transition from the PC-7 Mk. II to the Hawk Mk. 132. The intermediate trainer comes with a glass cockpit, HUD, mission computer, VACS and improved visibility. It is now powered by a FADEC-controlled 17.27 kN NPO Saturn AL-55I turbofan with auto relight that replaces the 14.12 kN SNECMA Larzac 04-H-20 engine.

The third prototype of the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) is seen at the runway in the intense heat of Yelahanka.

Under tow to the static display area at Yelahanka during Aero India 2023. The 14-seat civilian version of the ALH is intended to meet the regional connectivity program of the Govt. of India. It is also intended for tourism, medical evacuation, disaster management, offshore operations and underslung cargo.

Up close with Limited Series Production 1 (LSP-01) Light Combat Helicopter on static display at Aero India 2021 outside Exhibition Hall E. This is the first look at the production model that follows four Technology Demonstrators (TD), which underwent comprehensive testing and weapons trials. The black box under the rotor is an IR suppressor fitted to the engine exhaust. The outermost launcher is for a pair of MBDA Mistral 2 air-to-air missiles. Inert 70mm rockets lie under the 20mm gun.

Why take the bus when the helo is available? HAL technicians return home across the city in the civilian version of the Dhruv after another day comes to an end at Aero India 2015.

Photo issued by Hindustan Aeronautics. Aircraft participated in celebrations of 50 years of Indian independence in 1997, and carries titles in English as well as Hindi. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Victoria

With the HAL logo on the engine housing.