The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. On display is a replica of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), named Dhruv, the first mass produced helicopter of Indian design. Deliveries of the Dhruv commenced in January 2002, the first prototype flew on 20 August 1992 at HAL airport, Bangalore.

The Hindustan HUL-26 Pushpak was a 1950s Indian two-seat cabin monoplane designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), based on the Aeronca Chief. Around 160 aircraft were produced for Indian flying clubs for use as basic trainers. Two examples were gifted to Malaysia and were later sold to private pilot owners in the UK. The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer, and this HUL-26 is proudly displayed in the main pavillion.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) started to design an agricultural aircraft in 1968 first designated the HAL-31, the redesigned HA-31 Mk II Basant first flew on 30 March 1972. About 39 aircraft were built between 1977 and 1983. The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer, and the HA-31 MkII is proudly displayed in the main pavillion.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. On display is the first Indian Air Force DH Dove with serial HW201. It was the first transport aircraft the Indian Air Force acquired post-independence. 22 aircraft served across six units from 1948 to 1987.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. The HAL HT-2 is a two-seat primary trainer designed and built in India. The HT-2 was the first company design to enter production in 1953 for the Indian Air Force and Navy, where it replaced the de Havilland Tiger Moth. 172 HT-2s were built and the type was retired in 1990.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. On display is the first prototype of the HJT-16 Kiran Mk2, an Indian-designed jet trainer. The Mk2 version has a different tailpipe and more hardpoints for weapon training compared to the Mk1(A).

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. On display is the first production HAL Ajeet, with serial E1083. The Ajeet is a development of the Folland Gnat, which was produced by HAL under license.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. One of the fighter aircraft on display is this MiG-21M with serial C1691, representing many, many MiG-21s of different versions built under license by HAL for the Indian Air Force.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. The HPT-32 was a HAL designed trainer aircraft built from 1977 till 1993 and was retired in 2009 over safety concerns. The types replacement is the the PC-7 MkII and HAL HTT-40, which has not entered operational service yet ealry 2025. Many retired HPT-32s have been donated to institutions and they can be found on display all over India.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. One of the first six Westland Sea Kings purchased from Britain for ASW-duties in 1969 was this Sea King Mk42 with serial IN504.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. One of the prize exhibits is the first jet fighter built in India, the HAL HF-24 Marut. Designed in the 60s and 70s by German aeronautical engineer, the Marut served with the Indian Air Force until the late 80s. Two-seat trainer Marut Mk1T D1695 poses here as D1698.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. The second jet fighter designed in India, after the HF-26 Marut, is the Light Combat Aircraft - named Tejas. A mock-up of the prototype with serial KH2001 can be found with the collection.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. The HJT-36 is the fruit of the Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) programme (as can be read on the nose), aimed to replace the HJT-16 Kiran with the Indian Air Force. The HJT-36 was officially named "Yashas" during Aeroindia 2025. The HJT-36 has a long development history and parts of the aircraft had to be redesigned. The replica shown here shows the old tail configuration.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. One of the fighter aircraft on display is this MiG-21U-400, an representative example of many, many MiG-21s of different versions built under license by HAL for the Indian Air Force.