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HAL Ajeet

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The HAL Ajeet was a jet-powered fighter developed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited as an improved version of the British Folland Gnat, which HAL had built under licence for the Indian Air Force. After the Gnat served well in the wars with Pakistan, the Air Force asked in 1972 for an upgraded variant. HAL redesigned several subsystems and adopted a wet wing that raised internal fuel capacity and freed underwing hardpoints. The first of two prototypes, converted from the last licence-built Gnats, flew on 6 March 1975, and the first production aircraft flew on 30 September 1976. The Ajeet entered service in 1977, equipped a single squadron and was withdrawn in 1991.

Facts
Year
1975 2
Engine Class
Turbojet 1
Status
Retired from service 2
Comparison
Body Style
Aircraft (no road body style) 1
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Derived From

Folland Gnat, Vehicles
Source HAL Ajeet (Wikipedia)

Exemplifies

Aviation, Modes
Source HAL Ajeet (Wikipedia)

Of Make

Hindustan Aeronautics, Networks and Operators
Source HAL Ajeet (Wikipedia)
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Manufactured By

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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Source HAL Ajeet (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
developed and manufactured by Indian aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Originated In

India

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developed and manufactured by Indian aerospace manufacturer
Sources
1. HAL Ajeet (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, maker
    developed and manufactured by Indian aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  • Lead, origin
    developed and manufactured by Indian aerospace manufacturer
  • Specifications, powerplant
    HAL/Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 701-01 turbojet engine
  • Lead
    jet-powered fighter aircraft
  • In Group: Jet Fighters and Interceptors, Lead, role
    jet-powered fighter aircraft
  • Exemplifies: Aviation, Lead, role
    jet-powered fighter aircraft
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2. GlobalSecurity.org: HAL Ajeet
GlobalSecurity.org
  • Lead, first flight
    first flown in March 1975
  • Service history
    The last Ajeets were phased out of Indian service in 1991.
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