| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | S342 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hindustan HJT-36 Sitara |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hindustan HJT-36 Sitara |
| Aircraft Version: | Hindustan HJT-36 Sitara (replica) |
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| Operator Titles: | India - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | भारतीय वायु सेना |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Bangalore / HAL / VOBG [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | India |
| Collection: | HAL Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum |
| Photo Date: | 9 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 791331 |
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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. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 March 2025, and has since been viewed 97 times. |