India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) will be in focus at Aero India 2025 as the defence PSU is all set to showcase its upcoming products and technologies at the India Pavilion in Bengaluru. HAL’s major attraction at its indoor pavilion (HALL-E) will be the LUH, Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)-40 Simulator, scaled models of LCA Mk1A fighter, LCA Mk1 Trainer, Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36, HTT-40, LCH and ALH Mk IV, according to the company.
The state-owned aerospace and defence company has also planned to showcase the CATS Warrior system at the India Pavilion as the main attraction.
"The flying display will include LCAMk 1A, HJT 36, HTT40, LUH and the static display will include LCA Mk1 Trainer, Hindustan 228, Do228 and LUH 228," HAL said. "The India Pavillion of HAL will showcase the CATS Warrior system, AMCA and RUAV and the outdoor display will include LCA Mk 1A and HJT 36," HAL further said in a statement.
HAL posted on X, "HAL's LUH to take centre stage, CATS Warrior Star of India Pavilion @AeroIndiashow. HAL will showcase its indigenous products and technologies centred on the theme 'Innovate. Collaborate. Lead' at Aero India 2025 (/topic/aeroindia-2025) beginning February 10 at Airforce Station Yelahanka."
This year's theme for HAL's participation is 'Innovate. Collaborate. Lead' highlights the company's focus on innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the aerospace sector. The India Pavilion will showcase HAL's advance technologies and products The LUH, a state-of-the-art helicopter designed and developed by HAL, will be one of the star attractions at the show.
The CATS Warrior, a futuristic unmanned combat air vehicle, will also be displayed, showcasing HAL's capabilities in unmanned aerial vehicles. Meanwhile, India has been trying to develop a fifth-generation deep penetration Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in line with futuristic requirements of the Indian Air Force, people familiar with the matter said
India has been trying to develop a fifth-generation fighter aircraft also known as Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) with advanced stealth features to meet the new and developing challenges in modern warfare The initial development cost of the project has been estimated at around Rs 15,000 crore, according to the various reports
Only a very few select countries in the world such as the US, Russia and China have fifth-generation stealth fighter jets. Under the plan, five prototypes of the AMCA will jointly be built by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with support from private industries as reported by news agency PTI earlier.
The Indian Air Force(IAF) has been pushing for the AMCA project because of its long-term requirement.
Also, according to HAL, the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) with glass cockpit would be deployed for reconnaissance, surveillance roles and as a light transport helicopter.
The helicopter will be capable of flying at 220 kmph, with a service ceiling of 6.5 km and a range of 350 km with 400 kg payload.
The LUH is powered by TM/HAL Ardiden 1U/Shakti 1U single turbo shaft engine with sufficient power margins to cater to demanding high altitude missions.
*With Agency Inputs
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