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{{short description|Indian public sector aerospace manufacturing company}}
{{short description|Indian public sector aerospace manufacturing company}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
| name = Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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*[[Aerospace]]
*[[Aerospace]]
*[[defence (military)|Defence]]}}
*[[defence (military)|Defence]]}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1940}}<br>{{small|(As Hindustan Aircraft)}}<br>{{Start date and age|1964}}<br>{{small|(Renamed Hindustan Aeronautics)}}
| foundation = {{Unbulleted_list|{{Start date and age|1940|12|22|df=yes}}<br>{{small|(as Hindustan Aircraft)}}|{{Start date and age|1964||}}<br>{{small|(Hindustan Aeronautics)}}}}
| location_city = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]]
| location_city = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]]
| location_country = [[India]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=India's annual defence exports to touch Rs 1,05,000 cr by 2025, says Rajnath Singh |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/indias-annual-defence-exports-to-touch-rs-35000-cr-by-2024-says-defence-minister-rajnath-singh/article30931827.ece |access-date=12 March 2020 |agency=Press Trust of India |publisher=Business Line |date=27 February 2020}}</ref>
| location_country = [[India]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=India's annual defence exports to touch Rs 1,05,000 cr by 2025, says Rajnath Singh |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/indias-annual-defence-exports-to-touch-rs-35000-cr-by-2024-says-defence-minister-rajnath-singh/article30931827.ece |access-date=12 March 2020 |agency=Press Trust of India |publisher=Business Line |date=27 February 2022}}</ref>
| key_people = R Madhavan <br>{{small|([[Chairman]] & [[Managing Director|MD]])}}
| key_people = R. Madhavan <br>{{small|([[Chairperson]] & [[Managing Director|MD]])}}
| products = {{plainlist|
| products = {{plainlist|
*[[military transport aircraft|Transport aircraft]]
*[[military transport aircraft|Transport aircraft]]
*[[Fighter aircraft]]
*[[Fighter aircraft]]
*[[Helicopter]]s}}
*[[Helicopter]]s}}
| revenue = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|21522.07|c}} (2020) <ref name="HAL Financial 2020">{{cite web |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Common/Uploads/Finance/AuditedFinancialResultsMarch2020.pdf|title=HAL Financial 2020}}</ref>
| revenue = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|24620|c}} (2022) <ref name="HAL Financial 2022">{{cite web |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Common/Uploads/Finance/AuditedFinancialResultsMarch2022.pdf|title=HAL Financial 2022}}</ref>
| operating_income = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|3960.57|c}} (2020)<ref name="HAL Financial 2020"/>
| operating_income = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|3644.98|c}} (2022)<ref name="HAL Financial 2022"/>
| profit = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|2857.02|c}} (2020)<ref name="HAL Financial 2020"/>
| profit = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|5084.87|c}} (2022)<ref name="HAL Financial 2022"/>
| assets = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|53120.49|c}} (2020)<ref name="HAL Financial 2020"/>
| assets = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|53120.49|c}} (2020)<ref name="HAL Financial 2020">{{cite web |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Common/Uploads/Finance/AuditedFinancialResultsMarch2020.pdf|title=HAL Financial Sep 2022}}</ref>
| equity = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|13215.12|c}} (2020)<ref name="HAL Financial 2020"/>
| equity = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|85000.12|c}} (2022)<ref name="HAL Financial 2022"/>
| num_employees = 28,345 (April 2019)<ref>{{cite web |title=56th Annual Report - 2018-19 |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Common/Uploads/Finance/Annual%20Report%202018-19.pdf |publisher=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |format=PDF |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref>
| num_employees = 28,345 (April 2019)<ref>{{cite web |title=56th Annual Report - 2018-19 |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Common/Uploads/Finance/Annual%20Report%202018-19.pdf |publisher=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref>
| owner = [[Government of India]] (89.97%) <ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest Shareholding Pattern - Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.|url=https://trendlyne.com/equity/share-holding/80502/HAL/latest/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd/|access-date=2020-08-07|website=trendlyne.com}}</ref>
| owner = [[Government of India]] (75.15%) <ref>{{cite web |title=Hindustan Aeronautic Shareholding |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd/shareholding/companyid-9206.cms |website=economictimes.indiatimes.com |publisher=economictimes.indiatimes.com |ref=3}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest Shareholding Pattern - Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.|url=https://trendlyne.com/equity/share-holding/80502/HAL/latest/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd/|access-date=2020-08-07|website=trendlyne.com}}</ref>
| website = [https://hal-india.co.in/ hal-india.co.in]
| website = {{URL|hal-india.co.in}}
}}
}}


'''Hindustan Aeronautics Limited''' ('''HAL''')  is an Indian state-owned [[aerospace]] and [[defence (military)|defence]] company, headquartered in [[Bengaluru]], [[India]]. Established on 23 December 1940, HAL is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence manufacturers in the world today.<ref name="HAL-Our History">{{cite web|title=Our History|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}</ref> HAL began aircraft manufacturing as early as 1942 with licensed production of [[Harlow PC-5]], [[Curtiss P-36 Hawk]] and [[Vultee A-31 Vengeance]] for the [[Indian Air Force]].<ref name="HAL-Our History"/> HAL currently have 11 dedicated [[Research and development]] (R&D) centers and 21 manufacturing divisions under 4 production units spread across India.<ref name="HAL-Our History"/> HAL is managed by a Board of Directors appointed by the [[President of India]] through the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] Government of India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Corporate Governance|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Corporate%20Governance/M__114 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}</ref> HAL is currently involved in designing and manufacturing of fighter jets, helicopters, jet engine and marine gas turbine engine, avionics, software development, spare supply, overhauling and upgrading of [[List of active Indian military aircraft|Indian military aircraft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=HAL Exports|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Exports/M__67|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}</ref>
'''Hindustan Aeronautics Limited''' ('''HAL''')  is an Indian state-owned [[aerospace]] and [[defence (military)|defence]] company, headquartered in [[Bangalore]], [[India]]. Established on 23 December 1940, HAL is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence manufacturers in the world today.<ref name="HAL-Our History">{{cite web|title=Our History|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}</ref> HAL began aircraft manufacturing as early as 1942 with licensed production of [[Harlow PC-5]], [[Curtiss P-36 Hawk]] and [[Vultee A-31 Vengeance]] for the [[Indian Air Force]].<ref name="HAL-Our History"/> HAL currently has 11 dedicated [[Research and development]] (R&D) centers and 21 manufacturing divisions under 4 production units spread across India.<ref name="HAL-Our History"/> HAL is managed by a Board of Directors appointed by the [[President of India]] through the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]], Government of India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Corporate Governance|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Corporate%20Governance/M__114 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}</ref> HAL is currently involved in designing and manufacturing of fighter jets, helicopters, jet engine and marine gas turbine engine, avionics, software development, spares supply, overhauling and upgrading of [[List of active Indian military aircraft|Indian military aircraft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=HAL Exports|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Exports/M__67|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}</ref>


The [[Hindustan Marut|HAL HF-24 Marut]] fighter-bomber was the first indigenous fighter aircraft made in India.
The [[Hindustan Marut|HAL HF-24 Marut]] fighter-bomber was the first indigenous fighter aircraft made in India.
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[[File:Indian workers at Hindustan Aircraft Factory in Bangalore 1944.jpg|thumb|Workers check new [[aircraft fuel tanks|fuel tanks]] during [[World War II]]]]
[[File:Indian workers at Hindustan Aircraft Factory in Bangalore 1944.jpg|thumb|Workers check new [[aircraft fuel tanks|fuel tanks]] during [[World War II]]]]


HAL was established as '''Hindustan Aircraft Limited''' in Bangalore on 23 December 1940 by [[Walchand Hirachand]] in association with the then [[Kingdom of Mysore]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of HAL|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}</ref> Walchand Hirachand became Chairman of the company. The company's office was opened at a bungalow called "Eventide" on [[Domlur]] Road.
HAL was established as '''Hindustan Aircraft Limited''' in Bangalore on 23 December 1940 by [[Walchand Hirachand]] in association with the then [[Kingdom of Mysore]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of HAL|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}</ref> Walchand Hirachand became chairman of the company. The company's office was opened at a bungalow called "Eventide" on [[Domlur]] Road.


The organisation and equipment for the factory at Bangalore was set up by [[William D. Pawley]] of the Intercontinental Aircraft Corporation of New York. Pawley obtained a large number of machine-tools and equipment from the United States.
The organisation and equipment for the factory at Bangalore was set up by [[William D. Pawley]] of the Intercontinental Aircraft Corporation of New York. Pawley obtained a large number of machine-tools and equipment from the United States.


The [[Indian Government]] bought a one-third stake in the company and by April 1941 by investing ₹25 [[lakh]] as it believed this to be a strategic imperative. The decision by the government was primarily motivated to boost British military hardware supplies in Asia to counter the increasing threat posed by [[Imperial Japan]] during [[Second World War]]. The Kingdom of Mysore supplied two directors, Air Marshal [[John Frederick Andrews Higgins|John Higgins]] was resident director. The first aircraft built was a [[Harlow PC-5]]<ref>{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510094328/http://www.flightglobal.com/FlightPDFArchive/1954/1954%20-%202391.PDF |date=10 May 2013 }} ''Flight'' 27 August 1954 p. 296.</ref> On 2 April 1942, the government announced that the company had been nationalised when it had bought out the stakes of Seth Walchand Hirachand and other promoters so that it could act freely. The Mysore Kingdom refused to sell its stake in the company but yielded the management control over to the Indian Government.
The [[Indian Government]] bought a one-third stake in the company and by April 1941 by investing ₹25 [[lakh]] as it believed this to be a strategic imperative. The decision by the government was primarily motivated to boost British military hardware supplies in Asia to counter the increasing threat posed by [[Imperial Japan]] during [[Second World War]]. The Kingdom of Mysore supplied two directors, Air Marshal [[John Frederick Andrews Higgins|John Higgins]] was resident director. The first aircraft built was a [[Harlow PC-5]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/FlightPDFArchive/1954/1954%20-%202391.PDF |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 January 2012 |archive-date=10 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510094328/http://www.flightglobal.com/FlightPDFArchive/1954/1954%20-%202391.PDF |url-status=bot: unknown }} ''Flight'' 27 August 1954 p. 296.</ref> On 2 April 1942, the government announced that the company had been nationalised when it had bought out the stakes of Seth Walchand Hirachand and other promoters so that it could act freely. The Mysore Kingdom refused to sell its stake in the company but yielded the management control over to the British Indian Government.


In 1943 the Bangalore factory was handed over to the [[United States Army Air Forces]] but still using Hindustan Aircraft management. The factory expanded rapidly and became the centre for major overhaul and repair of American aircraft and was known as the 84th Air Depot. The first aircraft to be overhauled was a [[Consolidated PBY Catalina]] followed by every type of aircraft operated in India and Burma. When returned to Indian control two years later the factory had become one of the largest overhaul and repair organisations in the East. In the post war reorganisation the company built railway carriages as an interim activity.
In 1943 the Bangalore factory was handed over to the [[United States Army Air Forces]] but still using Hindustan Aircraft management. The factory expanded rapidly and became the centre for major overhaul and repair of American aircraft and was known as the 84th Air Depot. The first aircraft to be overhauled was a [[Consolidated PBY Catalina]] followed by every type of aircraft operated in India and Burma. When returned to Indian control two years later the factory had become one of the largest overhaul and repair organisations in the East. In the post war reorganisation the company built railway carriages as an interim activity.
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<ref name="Lok Sabha Debates">{{cite web|title=Lok Sabha Debates, Written Questions and Answers, Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi|url=https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/55933/1/lsd_01_09_23-03-1955.pdf|page=26|date=23 March 1955}}</ref>
<ref name="Lok Sabha Debates">{{cite web|title=Lok Sabha Debates, Written Questions and Answers, Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi|url=https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/55933/1/lsd_01_09_23-03-1955.pdf|page=26|date=23 March 1955}}</ref>


Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was formed on 1 October 1964 when Hindustan Aircraft Limited joined the consortium formed in June by the IAF Aircraft Manufacturing Depot, Kanpur (at the time manufacturing HS748 under licence) and the group recently set up to manufacture MiG-21 under licence, with its new factories planned in Koraput, Nasik and Hyderabad.<ref>{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309050659/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1964/1964%20-%202305.html |date=9 March 2012 }} ''Flight International'' 1964</ref> Though HAL was not used actively for developing newer models of fighter jets, except for the [[HF-24 Marut]], the company has played a crucial role in modernisation of the [[Indian Air Force]]. In 1957 company started manufacturing [[Bristol Siddeley Orpheus]] jet engines under licence at new factory located in Bangalore.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was formed on 1 October 1964 (the [[Registrar of Companies (India)|Registrar of Companies]] has a registration date of 16 August 1963)<ref>{{cite web |title=HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED |url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/HINDUSTAN-AERONAUTICS-LIMITED/L35301KA1963GOI001622 |website=Zauba Corp}}</ref> when Hindustan Aircraft Limited joined the consortium formed in June by the IAF Aircraft Manufacturing Depot, Kanpur (at the time manufacturing HS748 under licence) and the group recently set up to manufacture MiG-21 under licence, with its new factories planned in Koraput, Nasik and Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1964/1964%20-%202305.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=8 May 2013 |archive-date=9 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309050659/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1964/1964%20-%202305.html |url-status=bot: unknown }} ''Flight International'' 1964</ref> Though HAL was not used actively for developing newer models of fighter jets, except for the [[HF-24 Marut]], the company has played a crucial role in modernisation of the [[Indian Air Force]]. In 1957 company started manufacturing [[Bristol Siddeley Orpheus]] jet engines under licence at new factory located in Bangalore.
[[File:HAL Dhruv production line.JPG|thumb|[[Production line]] of the [[HAL Dhruv]] at [[Bangalore]]]]
[[File:HAL Dhruv production line.JPG|thumb|[[Production line]] of the [[HAL Dhruv]] at [[Bangalore]]]]
During the 1980s, HAL's operations saw a rapid increase which resulted in the development of new indigenous aircraft such as the [[HAL Tejas]] and [[HAL Dhruv]]. HAL also developed an advanced version of the [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21]], known as MiG-21 ''Bison'', which increased its life-span by more than 20 years. HAL has also obtained several multimillion-dollar contracts from leading international aerospace firms such as [[Airbus]], [[Boeing]] and [[Honeywell]] to manufacture aircraft spare parts and engines.
During the 1980s, HAL's operations saw a rapid increase which resulted in the development of new indigenous aircraft such as the [[HAL Tejas]] and [[HAL Dhruv]]. HAL also developed an advanced version of the [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21]], known as MiG-21 ''Bison'', which increased its life-span by more than 20 years. HAL has also obtained several multimillion-dollar contracts from leading international aerospace firms such as [[Airbus]], [[Boeing]] and [[Honeywell]] to manufacture aircraft spare parts and engines.


By 2012, HAL was reportedly bogged down in the details of production and has been slipping on its schedules.<ref>{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307001016/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article2957917.ece |date=7 March 2012 }} ''The Hindu Business Line'', 3 March 2012.</ref> On 1 April 2015, HAL reconstituted its Board with TS Raju as CMD, S Subrahmanyan as Director (Operations), VM Chamola as Director (HR), CA Ramana Rao as Director (Finance) and D K Venkatesh as Director (Engineering & R&D). There are two government nominees in the board and six independent directors.
By 2012, HAL was reportedly bogged down in the details of production and has been slipping on its schedules.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article2957917.ece |title=Business Line : Companies News : 'HAL slipping up on deliveries as it handles too many projects' |access-date=4 March 2012 |archive-date=7 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307001016/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article2957917.ece |url-status=bot: unknown }} ''The Hindu Business Line'', 3 March 2012.</ref> On 1 April 2015, HAL reconstituted its Board with TS Raju as CMD, S Subrahmanyan as Director (Operations), VM Chamola as Director (HR), CA Ramana Rao as Director (Finance) and D K Venkatesh as Director (Engineering & R&D). There are two government nominees in the board and six independent directors.
[[File:IA LCH induction2.jpg|thumb|right|Light Combat Helicopter induction into the Indian Army]]
In March 2017, HAL Chairman and Managing Director T Suvarna Raju announced that the company had finalised plans for an indigenisation drive. The company plans to produce nearly 1, 000 military helicopters, including Kamov 226, LCH (Light Combat Helicopter) ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter), and over 100 planes over the next 10 years. HAL will manufacture the Kamov 226T helicopter under a joint venture agreement with Russian defence manufacturers. The Kamov 226T will replace the country's fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. Over the next 5 years, HAL will carry out major upgrade of almost the entire fighter fleet of Indian Air Force including Su-30MKI, Jaguars, Mirage and Hawk jets to make them "more lethal". The company will also deliver 123 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft to the IAF from 2018 to 2019, at a rate of 16 jets per year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Narendra Modi powers-up HAL's indigenisation drive, India's military may get 100 planes, 1,000 helicopters soon|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/narendra-modi-powers-up-hals-indigenisation-drive-indias-military-may-get-100-planes-1000-helicopters-soon/603118/|website=The Financial Express|access-date=26 March 2017|date=26 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327165630/http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/narendra-modi-powers-up-hals-indigenisation-drive-indias-military-may-get-100-planes-1000-helicopters-soon/603118/|archive-date=27 March 2022}}</ref> [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter|LCH]] production will now take place in a newly built Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar at Helicopter Division in HAL Complex.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/feb/27/indigenous-light-combat-helicopter-ready-for-operational-induction-hal-2109412.html|title=Indigenous Light Combat Helicopter ready for operational induction: HAL |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=28 February 2022}}</ref>


In March 2017, HAL Chairman and Managing Director T Suvarna Raju announced that the company had finalised plans for an indigenisation drive. The company plans to produce nearly 1, 000 military helicopters, including Kamov 226, LCH (Light Combat Helicopter) ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter), and over 100 planes over the next 10 years. HAL will manufacture the Kamov 226T helicopter under a joint venture agreement with Russian defence manufacturers. The Kamov 226T will replace the country's fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. Over the next 5 years, HAL will carry out major upgrade of almost the entire fighter fleet of Indian Air Force including Su-30MKI, Jaguars, Mirage and Hawk jets to make them "more lethal". The company will also deliver 123 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft to the IAF from 2018–19, at a rate of 16 jets per year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Narendra Modi powers-up HAL's indigenisation drive, India's military may get 100 planes, 1,000 helicopters soon|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/narendra-modi-powers-up-hals-indigenisation-drive-indias-military-may-get-100-planes-1000-helicopters-soon/603118/|website=The Financial Express|access-date=26 March 2017|date=26 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327165630/http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/narendra-modi-powers-up-hals-indigenisation-drive-indias-military-may-get-100-planes-1000-helicopters-soon/603118/|archive-date=27 March 2017}}</ref> [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter|LCH]] production will now take place in a newly built Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar at Helicopter Division in HAL Complex.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/feb/27/indigenous-light-combat-helicopter-ready-for-operational-induction-hal-2109412.html|title=Indigenous Light Combat Helicopter ready for operational induction: HAL |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=28 February 2020}}</ref>
In view of [[Make in India]] policy and to increase the share of defence exports to achieve the target of $5 billion by 2025, HAL is planning to setup logistic bases in [[Indonesia]], [[Malaysia]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Vietnam]] with priority target for [[Southeast Asia]], [[Western Asia|West Asia]] and [[North Africa]]n markets. It would not only help to promote HAL products but also act as service centre for [[Soviet Union|Soviet]]/[[Russia]]n origin equipment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/hal-eyes-bases-in-four-nations-to-push-made-in-india-defence-products-11583686195801.html|title=HAL eyes bases in four nations to push 'made-in-India' defence products|date=2020-03-08|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-03-11}}</ref>
 
In view of [[Make in India]] policy and to increase the share of defence exports to achieve the target of $5 billion dollars by 2025, HAL is planning to setup logistic bases in [[Indonesia]], [[Malaysia]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Vietnam]] with priority target for [[Southeast Asia]], [[Western Asia|West Asia]] and [[North Africa]]n markets. It would not only help to promote HAL products but also act as service centre for [[Soviet Union|Soviet]]/[[Russia]]n origin equipment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/hal-eyes-bases-in-four-nations-to-push-made-in-india-defence-products-11583686195801.html|title=HAL eyes bases in four nations to push 'made-in-India' defence products|date=2020-03-08|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-03-11}}</ref>


==Operations==
==Operations==
One of the largest aerospace companies in Asia, HAL has annual turnover of over {{USD}}2 billion. More than 40% of HAL's revenues come from international deals to manufacture aircraft engines, spare parts, and other aircraft materials. A partial list of major operations undertaken by HAL includes the following:
One of the largest aerospace companies in Asia, HAL has annual turnover of over {{USD}}3 billion. More than 40% of HAL's revenues come from international deals to manufacture aircraft engines, spare parts, and other aircraft materials. A partial list of major operations undertaken by HAL includes the following:


===International agreements===
===International agreements===
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* US$1 billion contract to manufacture aircraft parts for [[Boeing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/business/aerospace/story/235403.html |title=Boeing to export up to $1 billion in work to India|website=TheNewsTribune.com}}{{dead link|date=October 2010|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>
* US$1 billion contract to manufacture aircraft parts for [[Boeing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/business/aerospace/story/235403.html |title=Boeing to export up to $1 billion in work to India|website=TheNewsTribune.com}}{{dead link|date=October 2010|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>
* 120 [[RD-33]]MK turbofan engines to be manufactured for MiG-29K by HAL for US$250 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/MIG031008.xml&headline=India%20Signs%20Contract%20For%20$964M%20MiG-29%20Upgrade |title=India Signs Contract For $964M MiG-29 Upgrade |publisher=Aviation Week |date=10 March 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521061650/http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news%2FMIG031008.xml&headline=India%20Signs%20Contract%20For%20%24964M%20MiG-29%20Upgrade |archive-date=21 May 2011  }}</ref>
* 120 [[RD-33]]MK turbofan engines to be manufactured for MiG-29K by HAL for US$250 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/MIG031008.xml&headline=India%20Signs%20Contract%20For%20$964M%20MiG-29%20Upgrade |title=India Signs Contract For $964M MiG-29 Upgrade |publisher=Aviation Week |date=10 March 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521061650/http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news%2FMIG031008.xml&headline=India%20Signs%20Contract%20For%20%24964M%20MiG-29%20Upgrade |archive-date=21 May 2011  }}</ref>
* Contract to manufacture 1, 000 TPE331 aircraft engines for [[Honeywell]] worth US$200, 000 each (estimates put total value of deal at US$200 million).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/HAL-to-make-1-000-Honeywell-engines/316373/ |title=HAL to make 1,000 Honeywell engines |publisher=The Financial Express |date=30 May 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726014846/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/HAL-to-make-1-000-Honeywell-engines/316373/ |archive-date=26 July 2009  }}</ref>
* Contract to manufacture 1,000 Honeywell TPE331 aircraft engines for [[Honeywell]] worth US$200,000 each (estimates put total value of deal at US$200 million).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/HAL-to-make-1-000-Honeywell-engines/316373/ |title=HAL to make 1,000 Honeywell engines |publisher=The Financial Express |date=30 May 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726014846/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/HAL-to-make-1-000-Honeywell-engines/316373/ |archive-date=26 July 2009  }}</ref>
* US$120 million deal to manufacture [[Dornier 228]] for [[RUAG]] of [[Switzerland]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=39276 |title=HAL to make new generation Dornier aircraft |newspaper=Business Standard India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090129150108/http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?tp=on&autono=39276 |archive-date=29 January 2009}}</ref>
* US$120 million deal to manufacture [[Dornier 228]] for [[RUAG]] of [[Switzerland]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=39276 |title=HAL to make new generation Dornier aircraft |newspaper=Business Standard India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090129150108/http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?tp=on&autono=39276 |archive-date=29 January 2022}}</ref>
* Manufacture of aircraft parts for [[Airbus|Airbus SAS]] worth US$150 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/19/stories/2008031953481400.htm |title=National : HAL bags $150-million Airbus order |date=19 March 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110116105437/http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/19/stories/2008031953481400.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=16 January 2011  }}</ref>
* Manufacture of aircraft parts for [[Airbus|Airbus SAS]] worth US$150 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/19/stories/2008031953481400.htm |title=National : HAL bags $150-million Airbus order |date=19 March 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110116105437/http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/19/stories/2008031953481400.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=16 January 2011  }}</ref>
* US$100 million contract to export composite materials to Israel Aircraft Industries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelenews.com/view.asp?ID=2282 |title=Israel News : Israel outsources $100-mn composites for UAVs to India |publisher=Israelenews.com |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713063746/http://www.israelenews.com/view.asp?ID=2282 |archive-date=13 July 2011 }}</ref>
* US$100 million contract to export composite materials to Israel Aerospace Industries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelenews.com/view.asp?ID=2282 |title=Israel News : Israel outsources $100-mn composites for UAVs to India |publisher=Israelenews.com |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713063746/http://www.israelenews.com/view.asp?ID=2282 |archive-date=13 July 2011 }}</ref>
* US$65 million joint-research facility with [[Honeywell]] and planned production of [[Garrett TPE331]] engines.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pacetoday.com.au/Article/Honeywell-opens-65m-R-D-facility-in-Bangalore/480844.aspx |title=Honeywell opens $65m R&D facility in Bangalore |publisher=Pacetoday.com.au |date=11 May 2009 |access-date=21 October 2010 }}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=Adamgerber80 |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* US$65 million joint-research facility with [[Honeywell]] and planned production of [[Honeywell TPE331]] engines.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pacetoday.com.au/Article/Honeywell-opens-65m-R-D-facility-in-Bangalore/480844.aspx |title=Honeywell opens $65m R&D facility in Bangalore |publisher=Pacetoday.com.au |date=11 May 2009 |access-date=21 October 2010 }}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=Adamgerber80 |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* US$50.7 million contract to supply [[Advanced Light Helicopter]] to [[Ecuadorian Air Force]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/afxnewslimited/feeds/afx/2008/06/26/afx5156692.html |title=Hindustan Aeronautics gets $50.7 mln helicopter contract from Ecuador air force |work=Forbes.com |date=26 June 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604011348/http://www.forbes.com/feeds/afx/2008/06/26/afx5156692.html|archive-date=4 June 2011 }}</ref> HAL will also open a maintenance base in the country.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Transportation/Airlines__Aviation/HAL_to_have_maintenance_base_in_Ecuador/articleshow/3454528.cms |title=HAL to have maintenance base in Ecuador - The Economic Times |newspaper=The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=7 September 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911023822/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Transportation/Airlines__Aviation/HAL_to_have_maintenance_base_in_Ecuador/articleshow/3454528.cms |archive-date=11 September 2008  }}</ref>
* US$50.7 million contract to supply [[Advanced Light Helicopter]] to [[Ecuadorian Air Force]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/afxnewslimited/feeds/afx/2008/06/26/afx5156692.html |title=Hindustan Aeronautics gets $50.7 mln helicopter contract from Ecuador air force |work=Forbes |date=26 June 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604011348/http://www.forbes.com/feeds/afx/2008/06/26/afx5156692.html|archive-date=4 June 2011 }}</ref> HAL will also open a maintenance base in the country.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Transportation/Airlines__Aviation/HAL_to_have_maintenance_base_in_Ecuador/articleshow/3454528.cms |title=HAL to have maintenance base in Ecuador |newspaper=The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=7 September 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911023822/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Transportation/Airlines__Aviation/HAL_to_have_maintenance_base_in_Ecuador/articleshow/3454528.cms |archive-date=11 September 2008  }}</ref>
* US$30 million contract to supply avionics for [[Malaysia]]n [[Su-30]]MKM.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tajanews.com/noqnews/nnqview.php?ArtID=2044 |title=TajaNews |publisher=TajaNews |access-date=21 October 2010 }}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=Adamgerber80 |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* US$30 million contract to supply avionics for [[Malaysia]]n [[Su-30]]MKM.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tajanews.com/noqnews/nnqview.php?ArtID=2044 |title=TajaNews |publisher=TajaNews |access-date=21 October 2010 }}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=Adamgerber80 |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* US$20 million contract to supply ambulance version of [[HAL Dhruv]] to [[Peru]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.domain-b.com/aero/aero_mfg/20080624_ambulance.html |title=HAL secures order for ambulance version of ALH Dhruv from Peru |publisher=domain-b.com |date=24 June 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518181200/http://www.domain-b.com/aero/aero_mfg/20080624_ambulance.html |archive-date=18 May 2011  }}</ref>
* US$20 million contract to supply ambulance version of [[HAL Dhruv]] to [[Peru]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.domain-b.com/aero/aero_mfg/20080624_ambulance.html |title=HAL secures order for ambulance version of ALH Dhruv from Peru |publisher=domain-b.com |date=24 June 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518181200/http://www.domain-b.com/aero/aero_mfg/20080624_ambulance.html |archive-date=18 May 2011  }}</ref>
* Contract of 3 HAL Dhruv helicopters from [[Turkey]] worth US$20 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.domain-b.com/aero/aero_mfg/20080812_dhruv_helicopters.html |title=HAL bags $20 million contract for supply of three Dhruv helicopters to Turkey |publisher=domain-b.com |date=12 August 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518230325/http://www.domain-b.com/aero/aero_mfg/20080812_dhruv_helicopters.html |archive-date=18 May 2011  }}</ref>
* Contract of 3 HAL Dhruv helicopters for [[Turkey]] worth US$20 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.domain-b.com/aero/aero_mfg/20080812_dhruv_helicopters.html |title=HAL bags $20 million contract for supply of three Dhruv helicopters to Turkey |publisher=domain-b.com |date=12 August 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518230325/http://www.domain-b.com/aero/aero_mfg/20080812_dhruv_helicopters.html |archive-date=18 May 2011  }}</ref>
* US$10 million order from [[Namibia]] for HAL Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Transportation/Airlines--Aviation/HAL-bags-10-mn-order-for-Chetak-Cheetah-from-Namibia/articleshow/4641331.cms |title=HAL bags $10 mn order for Chetak, Cheetah from Namibia |newspaper=The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=10 June 2009 |access-date=21 October 2010}}</ref>
* US$10 million order from [[Namibia]] for HAL Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Transportation/Airlines--Aviation/HAL-bags-10-mn-order-for-Chetak-Cheetah-from-Namibia/articleshow/4641331.cms |title=HAL bags $10 mn order for Chetak, Cheetah from Namibia |newspaper=The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=10 June 2009 |access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref>
* Supply of HAL Dhruv helicopters to [[Mauritius]]' National Police in a deal worth US$7 million.<ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-03-01/india/28003127_1_india-signs-pact-mauritius-helicopters |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023093859/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-03-01/india/28003127_1_india-signs-pact-mauritius-helicopters |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 October 2012 |title=India signs pact for supply of Dhruv helicopters to Mauritius |date=1 March 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 October 2010}}</ref>
* Supply of HAL Dhruv helicopters to [[Mauritius]]' National Police in a deal worth US$7 million.<ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-03-01/india/28003127_1_india-signs-pact-mauritius-helicopters |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023093859/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-03-01/india/28003127_1_india-signs-pact-mauritius-helicopters |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 October 2012 |title=India signs pact for supply of Dhruv helicopters to Mauritius |date=1 March 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref>
* Unmanned helicopter development project with [[Israel Aircraft Industries]].<ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-04-02/middle-east/27769383_1_helicopter-india-and-israel-joint-development |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021013115/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-04-02/middle-east/27769383_1_helicopter-india-and-israel-joint-development |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 October 2012 |title='India, Israel developing unmanned helicopter' -Gulf-World |date=2 April 2008 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 October 2010}}</ref>
* Unmanned helicopter development project with [[Israel Aerospace Industries]].<ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-04-02/middle-east/27769383_1_helicopter-india-and-israel-joint-development |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021013115/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-04-02/middle-east/27769383_1_helicopter-india-and-israel-joint-development |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 October 2012 |title='India, Israel developing unmanned helicopter' -Gulf-World |date=2 April 2008 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref>
*US$15 million contract for supplying steel and nickel alloy forgings to [[GE Aviation]] for its global military and commercial engine programmes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Urs|first=Anil|date=4 February 2021|title=HAL hopes to fly high with CATS Warrior and RUAV drones|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/hal-hopes-to-fly-high-with-cats-warrior-and-ruav-drones/article33752827.ece|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Business Line|language=en}}</ref>
*US$15 million contract for supplying steel and nickel alloy forgings to [[GE Aviation]] for its global military and commercial engine programmes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Urs|first=Anil|date=4 February 2021|title=HAL hopes to fly high with CATS Warrior and RUAV drones|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/hal-hopes-to-fly-high-with-cats-warrior-and-ruav-drones/article33752827.ece|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Business Line|language=en}}</ref>


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* US$55 million helicopter simulator training facility in Bangalore in collaboration with [[Canada]]'s [[CAE (company)|CAE]].<ref>{{cite web |author=PTI |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2285122,prtpage-1.cms |title=Hindustan Aeronautics to set up pilot training school-India Business-Business-The Times of India |work=The Times of India|date=16 August 2007 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021002924/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2285122%2Cprtpage-1.cms |archive-date=21 October 2012  }}</ref>
* US$55 million helicopter simulator training facility in Bangalore in collaboration with [[Canada]]'s [[CAE (company)|CAE]].<ref>{{cite web |author=PTI |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2285122,prtpage-1.cms |title=Hindustan Aeronautics to set up pilot training school-India Business-Business-The Times of India |work=The Times of India|date=16 August 2007 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021002924/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2285122%2Cprtpage-1.cms |archive-date=21 October 2012  }}</ref>
* 64 [[MiG-29]]s to be upgraded by HAL and Russia's MiG Corporation in a programme worth US$960 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=India awards Russia billion dollar MiG-29 upgrade |url=http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iZwSj5dENm0muACD9s1RGFhQ1Rqw |website=AFP News Agency |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513145424/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iZwSj5dENm0muACD9s1RGFhQ1Rqw |archive-date=13 May 2013 |date=10 March 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 64 [[MiG-29]]s to be upgraded by HAL and Russia's MiG Corporation in a programme worth US$960 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=India awards Russia billion dollar MiG-29 upgrade |url=http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iZwSj5dENm0muACD9s1RGFhQ1Rqw |website=AFP News Agency |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513145424/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iZwSj5dENm0muACD9s1RGFhQ1Rqw |archive-date=13 May 2013 |date=10 March 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Licensed production of 82 [[BAe Hawk|BAe Hawk 132]].
* Licensed production of 82 [[BAE Hawk|BAE Hawk 132]].


==Indigenous products==
==Indigenous products==
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* [[HAL HF-73]] — (cancelled)
* [[HAL HF-73]] — (cancelled)
* [[HAL Ajeet]] — (retired) a derivative of the British Folland Gnat, 89 built
* [[HAL Ajeet]] — (retired) a derivative of the British Folland Gnat, 89 built
* [[HAL Tejas|Tejas]] — (in production) Mk.1 (40+ built)
* [[HAL Tejas|Tejas]] — Mk.1 (40 in service), Mk.1A (83 on order).
* [[HAL Tejas Mk2|Tejas MK2 (MWF)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh reddy.html|title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=2020-02-17}}</ref> — Medium weight fighter (under development) 2023 first flight expected.
* [[HAL Tejas Mk2|Tejas MK2 (MWF)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html|title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> — 4.5+ generation Medium weight fighter (under development) 2023 first flight expected.
* [[Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft|AMCA]] — Fifth generation stealth fighter (under development).
* [[HAL TEDBF|TEDBF]] — Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter is 4.5+ generation fighter for [[Indian Navy|Indian Navy's]] aircraft carriers (under development)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Richardson|first=Jack|date=2020-06-04|title=Indian Government Approval for TEDBF|url=https://euro-sd.com/2020/06/news/17468/indian-government-approval-for-tedbf/|access-date=2020-07-05|website=European Security & Defence|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[HAL TEDBF|TEDBF]] — Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter is 4.5 generation fighter for [[Indian Navy|Indian Navy's]] aircraft carrier (under development)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Richardson|first=Jack|date=2020-06-04|title=Indian Government Approval for TEDBF|url=https://euro-sd.com/2020/06/news/17468/indian-government-approval-for-tedbf/|access-date=2020-07-05|website=European Security & Defence|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft|AMCA]] — Mk.1> 5+ th generation stealth fighter (under development), Mk.2> 6th generation stealth fighter(it will operate in CATS {combat air teaming system}, a UCAV in the swarm will be equipped with a direct energy weapon).
* [[HAL_TEDBF#TEDBF_programme|ORCA]] — Air Force variant derived from TEDBF.


=== Trainer aircraft ===
=== Trainer aircraft ===
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* [[HTT-35]] — Proposed replacement for [[HPT-32 Deepak|HPT-32]] basic trainer in the early 1990s; not pursued
* [[HTT-35]] — Proposed replacement for [[HPT-32 Deepak|HPT-32]] basic trainer in the early 1990s; not pursued
* [[HAL HJT-36 Sitara|HJT-36 Sitara]] — Intermediate jet trainer (under development)  
* [[HAL HJT-36 Sitara|HJT-36 Sitara]] — Intermediate jet trainer (under development)  
* [[HAL HTT-40|HTT-40]] — Basic trainer (in production)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/parrikar-68-basic-trainer-aircraft-to-come-from-hal-38-from-pilatus/|title=Parrikar: 68 basic trainer aircraft to come from HAL, 38 from Pilatus|date=1 March 2015|work=The Indian Express|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301190904/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/parrikar-68-basic-trainer-aircraft-to-come-from-hal-38-from-pilatus/|archive-date=1 March 2015}}</ref> first prototype flew its first flight on 31 May 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/india/hal-built-htt-40-first-flight-successful-2114270.html|title=HAL-built HTT-40's first flight successful|website=www.oneindia.com|date=31 May 2016|access-date=1 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601125047/http://www.oneindia.com/india/hal-built-htt-40-first-flight-successful-2114270.html|archive-date=1 June 2016}}</ref> (106 ordered)
* [[HAL HTT-40|HTT-40]] — Basic trainer (in production)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/parrikar-68-basic-trainer-aircraft-to-come-from-hal-38-from-pilatus/|title=Parrikar: 68 basic trainer aircraft to come from HAL, 38 from Pilatus|date=1 March 2015|work=The Indian Express|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301190904/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/parrikar-68-basic-trainer-aircraft-to-come-from-hal-38-from-pilatus/|archive-date=1 March 2022}}</ref> first prototype flew its first flight on 31 May 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/india/hal-built-htt-40-first-flight-successful-2114270.html|title=HAL-built HTT-40's first flight successful|website=www.oneindia.com|date=31 May 2016|access-date=1 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601125047/http://www.oneindia.com/india/hal-built-htt-40-first-flight-successful-2114270.html|archive-date=1 June 2022}}</ref> (106 ordered)
* [[HAL HJT 39|HJT 39 / CAT]] — Advanced jet trainer (proposal)
* [[HAL HJT 39|HJT 39 / CAT]] — Advanced jet trainer (proposal)


=== Passenger, transport and utility aircraft ===
=== Passenger, transport and utility aircraft ===
[[File:VT-XSD (14011793813).jpg|Saras, under joint development with [[National Aerospace Laboratories]]|thumb]]
[[File:VT-XSD (14011793813).jpg|Saras, under joint development with [[National Aerospace Laboratories]]|thumb]]
* [[NAL Saras|Saras]] — (in production) of 14-19 seater capacity multi-purpose civilian [[List of light transport aircraft|light transport aircraft]] jointly developed with [[National Aerospace Laboratories|NAL]].
* [[NAL Saras|Saras]] — of 14-19 seater capacity multi-purpose civilian light transport aircraft jointly developed with [[National Aerospace Laboratories|NAL]].
* [[Indian Regional Jet]] (IRJ) — (under development) of 70-100 seater capacity [[Regional airliner|regional airliner]] to be jointly developed with [[National Aerospace Laboratories|NAL]].
* [[Indian Regional Jet]] (IRJ) — (under development) of 70-100 seater capacity [[regional airliner]] to be jointly developed with [[National Aerospace Laboratories|NAL]].


=== Helicopters ===
=== Helicopters ===
[[File:Advanced_Light_Helicopters_(ALH)_Mk-III_of_Indian_Coast_Guard-1.jpg|thumb|HAL Dhruv of Indian Coast Guard]]
[[File:Two HAL Dhruv (ALH MK III) helicopters inducted into INAS 321 at INS Shikra on 29 October 2021 01.jpg|thumb|HAL Dhruv of Indian Coast Guard]]
[[File:IAF, HAL Light Combat Helicopter, ZF 4604.jpg|Light Combat Helicopter|thumb]]
[[File:HAL Rudra Mark 4 WSI.jpg|thumb|Rudra armed helicopter]]
[[File:HAL Prachand during a flight.jpg|thumb|IAF Prachand]]
* [[HAL Dhruv|Dhruv]] — (in production) Advanced light helicopter (350+ built)
* [[HAL Dhruv|Dhruv]] — (in production) Advanced light helicopter (350+ built)
* [[HAL Rudra|Rudra]] — (in production) Armed and reconnaissance version of [[HAL Dhruv|Dhruv]] (90+ built)
* [[HAL Rudra|Rudra]] — (in production) Armed and reconnaissance version of [[HAL Dhruv|Dhruv]] (90+ built)
* [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter|Light Combat Helicopter]] — (in production) Light attack helicopter (10+ built)
* [[HAL Prachand|Prachand]] — (in production) Light attack helicopter (10+ built)
* [[HAL Light Utility Helicopter|Light Utility Helicopter]] — (in limited series production) Light utility helicopter
* [[HAL Light Utility Helicopter|Light Utility Helicopter]] — (in limited series production) Light utility helicopter
* [[HAL Medium Lift Helicopter|Indian Multi-role Helicopter]] — (under development) medium multi-role helicopter
* [[HAL Medium Lift Helicopter|Indian Multi-role Helicopter]] — (under development) medium multi-role helicopter
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=== Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ===
=== Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ===
[[File:DRDO Rustom 2.jpg|Rustom 2 (TAPAS-BH-201)|thumb]]
* [[DRDO Lakshya|PTA Lakshya]] - [[Unmanned Aerial Vehicle]]
* [[DRDO Lakshya|PTA Lakshya]] -UAV
* [[DRDO Lakshya|PTA Lakshya 2]] - [[Unmanned Aerial Vehicle]] (TARGET DRONE)
* [[DRDO Lakshya|PTA Lakshya 2]] -UAV
* [[DRDO Nishant|Nishant]] - [[Unmanned Aerial Vehicle]]
* [[DRDO Rustom|Rustom]] - [[Unmanned Aerial Vehicle]]
* [[TAPAS-BH-201|TAPAS]] - [[Unmanned Aerial Vehicle]] (MALE)
* [[IAI-HAL NRUAV|NRUAV]]
* [[IAI-HAL NRUAV|NRUAV]]
* [[DRDO Nishant]] -UAV
* [[DRDO Rustom|Rustom H]] - [[Unmanned Aerial Vehicle]]
* UCAV Tejas - [[Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle]] (under development)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/project-to-develop-unmanned-variant-of-tejas-planes-in-works/articleshow/57741657.cms|title=Project to develop unmanned variant of Tejas planes in works|work=The Economic Times|access-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321194431/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/project-to-develop-unmanned-variant-of-tejas-planes-in-works/articleshow/57741657.cms|archive-date=21 March 2017}}</ref>
* [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System]] (CATS)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Parakala |first1=Akshara |title=Aero India 2021: HAL's loyal wingmen break cover |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2021-hals-loyal-wingmen-break-cover |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=Janes |date=5 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Chandra |first1=Atul |title=HAL unveils ambitious air-teaming system centred on Tejas |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/hal-unveils-ambitious-air-teaming-system-centred-on-tejas/142280.article |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=Flight Global |date=4 February 2021}}</ref>
* [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System]] (CATS)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Parakala |first1=Akshara |title=Aero India 2021: HAL's loyal wingmen break cover |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2021-hals-loyal-wingmen-break-cover |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=Janes |date=5 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Chandra |first1=Atul |title=HAL unveils ambitious air-teaming system centred on Tejas |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/hal-unveils-ambitious-air-teaming-system-centred-on-tejas/142280.article |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=Flight Global |date=4 February 2021}}</ref>
** CATS Mothership for Air teaming Exploitation (MAX) - based on Tejas Mark 1A
** CATS Mothership for Air teaming Exploitation (MAX) - based on Tejas Mark 1A
** [[HAL CATS Warrior|CATS Warrior]]   
** [[HAL CATS Warrior|CATS Warrior]]   
** [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|CATS Air Launched Flexible Assets]] (ALFA) - Unmanned carrier and launcher of weaponized swarm drone [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|ALPHA-S]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kadidal |first1=Akhil |title=Bengaluru startup, HAL team-up for drone battle |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bengaluru-startup-hal-team-up-for-drone-battle-769762.html |access-date=15 February 2021 |agency=DHNS |publisher=Deccan Herald |date=20 October 2019}}</ref>  
** [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|CATS Air Launched Flexible Assets]] (ALFA) - Unmanned carrier and launcher of weaponized swarm drone [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|ALPHA-S]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kadidal |first1=Akhil |title=Bengaluru startup, HAL team-up for drone battle |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bengaluru-startup-hal-team-up-for-drone-battle-769762.html |access-date=15 February 2021 |agency=DHNS |publisher=Deccan Herald |date=20 October 2022}}</ref>  
** [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|CATS Hunter]] - Modular multi-purpose weapon carrying system   
** [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|CATS Hunter]] - Modular multi-purpose weapon carrying system   
** [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|CATS Infinity]] - High altitude solar powered [[atmospheric satellite]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Som |first1=Vishnu |title=New Indian Drone Can Soar For 90 Days, Coordinate Attacks |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-indian-drone-can-fly-non-stop-for-90-days-while-monitoring-attacks-2362830 |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=NDTV |date=4 February 2021}}</ref>
** [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|CATS Infinity]] - High altitude solar powered [[atmospheric satellite]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Som |first1=Vishnu |title=New Indian Drone Can Soar For 90 Days, Coordinate Attacks |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-indian-drone-can-fly-non-stop-for-90-days-while-monitoring-attacks-2362830 |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=NDTV |date=4 February 2021}}</ref>
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* [[Safran Ardiden|Shakti]] — a turboshaft engine for [[HAL Dhruv]] Helicopter, co-developed with [[Safran Helicopter Engines]] based on [[Safran Ardiden|Safran Ardiden 1]]
* [[Safran Ardiden|Shakti]] — a turboshaft engine for [[HAL Dhruv]] Helicopter, co-developed with [[Safran Helicopter Engines]] based on [[Safran Ardiden|Safran Ardiden 1]]
* [[GTRE GTX-35VS Kaveri|GTX-35VS Kaveri]] — a turbofan engine can be used in HAL-developed [[HAL Tejas|Tejas]] and [[HAL AMCA|AMCA]], co-developed with [[Gas Turbine Research Establishment|GTRE]] of ([[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]]) and [[Safran Aircraft Engines]] (under development or initial stage)
* [[GTRE GTX-35VS Kaveri|GTX-35VS Kaveri]] — a turbofan engine can be used in HAL-developed [[HAL Tejas|Tejas]] and [[HAL AMCA|AMCA]], co-developed with [[Gas Turbine Research Establishment|GTRE]] of ([[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]]) and [[Safran Aircraft Engines]] (under development or initial stage)
* [[HAL HTFE-25|HTFE-25]] — a turbofan engine can be used in single engine trainer jets, business jets and UAVs weighing up to 5 tonnes and in twin engine configuration for same weighing up to 9 tonnes<ref>{{cite news|author=ECONOMICTIMES.COM|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/boost-for-make-in-india-hals-25-kn-aero-engine-completes-inaugural-run-can-be-used-for-trainer-aircraft/articleshow/50173767.cms|title=Boost for 'Make in India': HAL's 25 kN aero engine completes inaugural run; can be used for trainer aircraft - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com|date=14 December 2015|access-date=24 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714035754/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/boost-for-make-in-india-hals-25-kn-aero-engine-completes-inaugural-run-can-be-used-for-trainer-aircraft/articleshow/50173767.cms|archive-date=14 July 2016}}</ref> (under development)
* [[HAL HTFE-25|HTFE-25]] — a turbofan engine can be used in single engine trainer jets, business jets and UAVs weighing up to 5 tonnes and in twin engine configuration for same weighing up to 9 tonnes<ref>{{cite news|author=ECONOMICTIMES.COM|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/boost-for-make-in-india-hals-25-kn-aero-engine-completes-inaugural-run-can-be-used-for-trainer-aircraft/articleshow/50173767.cms|title=Boost for 'Make in India': HAL's 25 kN aero engine completes inaugural run; can be used for trainer aircraft |newspaper=The Economic Times|publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com|date=14 December 2015|access-date=24 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714035754/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/boost-for-make-in-india-hals-25-kn-aero-engine-completes-inaugural-run-can-be-used-for-trainer-aircraft/articleshow/50173767.cms|archive-date=14 July 2022}}</ref> (under development)
* [[HAL HTSE-1200|HTSE-1200]] — a turboshaft engine can be used as engine alternatives for the HAL-developed [[HAL Light Utility Helicopter|LUH]], [[HAL Dhruv|Dhruv]], [[HAL Rudra|Rudra]] and [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter|LCH]] helicopters<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/a-long-way-to-go-for-hals-new-aircraft-engine/article8009277.ece|title=A long way to go for HAL's new aircraft engine|author=Our Bureau|work=The Hindu Business Line|date=20 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003232246/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/a-long-way-to-go-for-hals-new-aircraft-engine/article8009277.ece|archive-date=3 October 2016}}</ref> (under development)
* [[HAL HTSE-1200|HTSE-1200]] — a turboshaft engine can be used as engine alternatives for the HAL-developed [[HAL Light Utility Helicopter|LUH]], [[HAL Dhruv|Dhruv]], [[HAL Rudra|Rudra]] and [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter|LCH]] helicopters<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/a-long-way-to-go-for-hals-new-aircraft-engine/article8009277.ece|title=A long way to go for HAL's new aircraft engine|author=Our Bureau|work=The Hindu Business Line|date=20 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003232246/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/a-long-way-to-go-for-hals-new-aircraft-engine/article8009277.ece|archive-date=3 October 2022}}</ref> (under development)


==Licensed production==
==Licensed production==
[[File:HAL Ajeet F.1 (E1076) (or possibly IE1076) (26982567376).jpg|HAL Ajeet F.1|thumb]]
[[File:HAL Ajeet F.1 (E1076) (or possibly IE1076) (26982567376).jpg|HAL Ajeet F.1|thumb]]
[[File:Sukhoi Su-30MKI-3 'SB 167' (20443086186).jpg|HAL made Su-30MKI|thumb]]
[[File:Sukhoi Su-30MKI-3 'SB 167' (20443086186).jpg|HAL made Su-30MKI|thumb]]
* [[De Havilland Vampire|Vampire]] — first combat jet manufactured by HAL, 250+ FB.52, 60 T.55 models<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=98#Republic|title=History of IAF|date=11 November 2017|website=Indian Air Force|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409235005/http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=98#Republic|archive-date=9 April 2009}}</ref>
 
* [[De Havilland Vampire|Vampire]] — first combat jet manufactured by HAL, 250+ FB.52, 60 T.55 models<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=98#Republic|title=History of IAF|date=11 November 2017|website=Indian Air Force|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409235005/http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=98#Republic|archive-date=9 April 2022}}</ref>
* [[Harlow PC-5]] — first aircraft assembled by HAL
* [[Harlow PC-5]] — first aircraft assembled by HAL
* [[Percival Prentice]] — 66 built by HAL
* [[Percival Prentice]] — 66 built by HAL
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* [[Aérospatiale Lama|Aerospatiale SA 315B Lama]] — HAL Cheetah, Lancer, Cheetal Variants
* [[Aérospatiale Lama|Aerospatiale SA 315B Lama]] — HAL Cheetah, Lancer, Cheetal Variants
* [[Aerospatiale Alouette III|Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III]] — HAL Chetak, Chetan Variants
* [[Aerospatiale Alouette III|Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III]] — HAL Chetak, Chetan Variants
* [[Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour|Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 811]] — Engine for [[SEPECAT Jaguar]], under license produced
* [[Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour|Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 811]] — Engine for [[SEPECAT Jaguar]], produced under license
* [[Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour|Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 871]] — Engine for [[BAE Hawk#Hawk 132|BAE Hawk Mk 132]], under license produced
* [[Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour|Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 871]] — Engine for [[BAE Hawk#Hawk 132|BAE Hawk Mk 132]], produced under license
* [[Garrett AiResearch TPE-331|Garrett TPE331-5]] — Engine for [[Dornier 228]], under license produced
* [[Garrett AiResearch TPE-331|Garrett TPE331-5]] — Engine for [[Dornier 228]], produced under license
* [[Saturn AL-31|Saturn AL-31FP]] — Engine for [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]], under license produced
* [[Saturn AL-31|Saturn AL-31FP]] — Engine for [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]], produced under license
* [[Turbomeca TM 333]] — Engine for [[HAL Dhruv]] Helicopter, under license produced
* [[Klimov RD-33|Klimov RD-33MK]] — Engine for [[Mikoyan MiG-29]], produced under license
* [[Turbomeca TM 333]] — Engine for [[HAL Dhruv]] Helicopter, produced under license


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Kota Harinarayana]]
* [[Kota Harinarayana]] (b. 1943), president of the [[Aeronautical Society of India]]
* [[Kurt Tank]]
* [[Kurt Tank]] (1898–1983),  German aeronautical engineer, designed [[Hindustan Marut]] fighter-bomber
* [[Roddam Narasimha]]
* [[Roddam Narasimha]] (1933–2020), aerospace scientist and [[fluid dynamics|fluid dinamicist]]
* [[Vishnu Madav Ghatage]]
* [[Vishnu Madav Ghatage]] (1908–1991), one of the pioneers of Indian aeronautics


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[HAL Aerospace Museum]]
* [[HAL Aerospace Museum]]
* [[Pragati Aerospace Museum]]
* [[Pragati Aerospace Museum]]
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Traded as
Industry
Founded
  • 22 December 1940; 85 years ago (1940-12-22)
    (as Hindustan Aircraft)
  • 1964; 62 years ago (1964)
    (Hindustan Aeronautics)
Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
,
India[1]
Key people
R. Madhavan
(Chairperson & MD)
Products
RevenueIncrease₹24,620 crore (US$3.5 billion) (2022) [2]
Increase₹3,644.98 crore (US$510 million) (2022)[2]
Increase₹5,084.87 crore (US$710 million) (2022)[2]
Total assetsIncrease₹53,120.49 crore (US$7.4 billion) (2020)[3]
Total equityIncrease₹85,000.12 crore (US$12 billion) (2022)[2]
OwnerGovernment of India (75.15%) [4][5]
Number of employees
28,345 (April 2019)[6]
Websitehal-india.co.in

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company, headquartered in Bangalore, India. Established on 23 December 1940, HAL is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence manufacturers in the world today.[7] HAL began aircraft manufacturing as early as 1942 with licensed production of Harlow PC-5, Curtiss P-36 Hawk and Vultee A-31 Vengeance for the Indian Air Force.[7] HAL currently has 11 dedicated Research and development (R&D) centers and 21 manufacturing divisions under 4 production units spread across India.[7] HAL is managed by a Board of Directors appointed by the President of India through the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.[8] HAL is currently involved in designing and manufacturing of fighter jets, helicopters, jet engine and marine gas turbine engine, avionics, software development, spares supply, overhauling and upgrading of Indian military aircraft.[9]

The HAL HF-24 Marut fighter-bomber was the first indigenous fighter aircraft made in India.

History[edit | edit source]

Workers check new fuel tanks during World War II

HAL was established as Hindustan Aircraft Limited in Bangalore on 23 December 1940 by Walchand Hirachand in association with the then Kingdom of Mysore.[10] Walchand Hirachand became chairman of the company. The company's office was opened at a bungalow called "Eventide" on Domlur Road.

The organisation and equipment for the factory at Bangalore was set up by William D. Pawley of the Intercontinental Aircraft Corporation of New York. Pawley obtained a large number of machine-tools and equipment from the United States.

The Indian Government bought a one-third stake in the company and by April 1941 by investing ₹25 lakh as it believed this to be a strategic imperative. The decision by the government was primarily motivated to boost British military hardware supplies in Asia to counter the increasing threat posed by Imperial Japan during Second World War. The Kingdom of Mysore supplied two directors, Air Marshal John Higgins was resident director. The first aircraft built was a Harlow PC-5[11] On 2 April 1942, the government announced that the company had been nationalised when it had bought out the stakes of Seth Walchand Hirachand and other promoters so that it could act freely. The Mysore Kingdom refused to sell its stake in the company but yielded the management control over to the British Indian Government.

In 1943 the Bangalore factory was handed over to the United States Army Air Forces but still using Hindustan Aircraft management. The factory expanded rapidly and became the centre for major overhaul and repair of American aircraft and was known as the 84th Air Depot. The first aircraft to be overhauled was a Consolidated PBY Catalina followed by every type of aircraft operated in India and Burma. When returned to Indian control two years later the factory had become one of the largest overhaul and repair organisations in the East. In the post war reorganisation the company built railway carriages as an interim activity.

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IJT prototype in its hangar

After India gained independence in 1947, the management of the company was passed over to the Government of India.

The total number of broad- gauge coaches manufactured by the Hindustan Aircraft Limited during the year 1954 is 158. [12]

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was formed on 1 October 1964 (the Registrar of Companies has a registration date of 16 August 1963)[13] when Hindustan Aircraft Limited joined the consortium formed in June by the IAF Aircraft Manufacturing Depot, Kanpur (at the time manufacturing HS748 under licence) and the group recently set up to manufacture MiG-21 under licence, with its new factories planned in Koraput, Nasik and Hyderabad.[14] Though HAL was not used actively for developing newer models of fighter jets, except for the HF-24 Marut, the company has played a crucial role in modernisation of the Indian Air Force. In 1957 company started manufacturing Bristol Siddeley Orpheus jet engines under licence at new factory located in Bangalore.

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Production line of the HAL Dhruv at Bangalore

During the 1980s, HAL's operations saw a rapid increase which resulted in the development of new indigenous aircraft such as the HAL Tejas and HAL Dhruv. HAL also developed an advanced version of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, known as MiG-21 Bison, which increased its life-span by more than 20 years. HAL has also obtained several multimillion-dollar contracts from leading international aerospace firms such as Airbus, Boeing and Honeywell to manufacture aircraft spare parts and engines.

By 2012, HAL was reportedly bogged down in the details of production and has been slipping on its schedules.[15] On 1 April 2015, HAL reconstituted its Board with TS Raju as CMD, S Subrahmanyan as Director (Operations), VM Chamola as Director (HR), CA Ramana Rao as Director (Finance) and D K Venkatesh as Director (Engineering & R&D). There are two government nominees in the board and six independent directors.

Light Combat Helicopter induction into the Indian Army

In March 2017, HAL Chairman and Managing Director T Suvarna Raju announced that the company had finalised plans for an indigenisation drive. The company plans to produce nearly 1, 000 military helicopters, including Kamov 226, LCH (Light Combat Helicopter) ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter), and over 100 planes over the next 10 years. HAL will manufacture the Kamov 226T helicopter under a joint venture agreement with Russian defence manufacturers. The Kamov 226T will replace the country's fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. Over the next 5 years, HAL will carry out major upgrade of almost the entire fighter fleet of Indian Air Force including Su-30MKI, Jaguars, Mirage and Hawk jets to make them "more lethal". The company will also deliver 123 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft to the IAF from 2018 to 2019, at a rate of 16 jets per year.[16] LCH production will now take place in a newly built Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar at Helicopter Division in HAL Complex.[17]

In view of Make in India policy and to increase the share of defence exports to achieve the target of $5 billion by 2025, HAL is planning to setup logistic bases in Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam with priority target for Southeast Asia, West Asia and North African markets. It would not only help to promote HAL products but also act as service centre for Soviet/Russian origin equipment.[18]

Operations[edit | edit source]

One of the largest aerospace companies in Asia, HAL has annual turnover of over US$3 billion. More than 40% of HAL's revenues come from international deals to manufacture aircraft engines, spare parts, and other aircraft materials. A partial list of major operations undertaken by HAL includes the following:

International agreements[edit | edit source]

HAL Dhruv helicopters of the Ecuadorian Air Force in 2009 Aero India
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An IAF BAe Hawk being licence-produced at the HAL Hawk production facility in Bangalore
  • US$1 billion contract to manufacture aircraft parts for Boeing.[19]
  • 120 RD-33MK turbofan engines to be manufactured for MiG-29K by HAL for US$250 million.[20]
  • Contract to manufacture 1,000 Honeywell TPE331 aircraft engines for Honeywell worth US$200,000 each (estimates put total value of deal at US$200 million).[21]
  • US$120 million deal to manufacture Dornier 228 for RUAG of Switzerland.[22]
  • Manufacture of aircraft parts for Airbus SAS worth US$150 million.[23]
  • US$100 million contract to export composite materials to Israel Aerospace Industries.[24]
  • US$65 million joint-research facility with Honeywell and planned production of Honeywell TPE331 engines.[25]
  • US$50.7 million contract to supply Advanced Light Helicopter to Ecuadorian Air Force.[26] HAL will also open a maintenance base in the country.[27]
  • US$30 million contract to supply avionics for Malaysian Su-30MKM.[28]
  • US$20 million contract to supply ambulance version of HAL Dhruv to Peru.[29]
  • Contract of 3 HAL Dhruv helicopters for Turkey worth US$20 million.[30]
  • US$10 million order from Namibia for HAL Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.[31]
  • Supply of HAL Dhruv helicopters to Mauritius' National Police in a deal worth US$7 million.[32]
  • Unmanned helicopter development project with Israel Aerospace Industries.[33]
  • US$15 million contract for supplying steel and nickel alloy forgings to GE Aviation for its global military and commercial engine programmes.[34]

Domestic agreements[edit | edit source]

Indigenous products[edit | edit source]

HAL Tejas

Over the years, HAL has designed and developed several platforms like the HF-24 Marut,[39] the Dhruv,[40] the LUH,[41] and the LCH.[42] HAL also manufactures indigenous products with technology transferred from the DRDO, in association with Bharat Electronics for its avionics and Indian Ordnance Factories for the on-board weapons systems and ammunition.

HAL supplies ISRO, the integrated L-40 stages for GSLV Mk II, propellant tanks, feed lines of PSLV, GSLV MKII and GSLV MKIII launch vehicles and structures of various satellites.[43]

Agricultural aircraft[edit | edit source]

Fighter aircraft[edit | edit source]

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HF-24 Marut
  • HF-24 Marut — (retired) Mk.1 and Mk.1T (200+ built)
  • HAL HF-73 — (cancelled)
  • HAL Ajeet — (retired) a derivative of the British Folland Gnat, 89 built
  • Tejas — Mk.1 (40 in service), Mk.1A (83 on order).
  • Tejas MK2 (MWF)[44] — 4.5+ generation Medium weight fighter (under development) 2023 first flight expected.
  • TEDBF — Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter is 4.5+ generation fighter for Indian Navy's aircraft carriers (under development)[45]
  • AMCA — Mk.1> 5+ th generation stealth fighter (under development), Mk.2> 6th generation stealth fighter(it will operate in CATS {combat air teaming system}, a UCAV in the swarm will be equipped with a direct energy weapon).

Trainer aircraft[edit | edit source]

HAL-26 Pushpak
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HJT-16 Kiran

Passenger, transport and utility aircraft[edit | edit source]

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Saras, under joint development with National Aerospace Laboratories
  • Saras — of 14-19 seater capacity multi-purpose civilian light transport aircraft jointly developed with NAL.
  • Indian Regional Jet (IRJ) — (under development) of 70-100 seater capacity regional airliner to be jointly developed with NAL.

Helicopters[edit | edit source]

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HAL Dhruv of Indian Coast Guard
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Rudra armed helicopter
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IAF Prachand
  • Dhruv — (in production) Advanced light helicopter (350+ built)
  • Rudra — (in production) Armed and reconnaissance version of Dhruv (90+ built)
  • Prachand — (in production) Light attack helicopter (10+ built)
  • Light Utility Helicopter — (in limited series production) Light utility helicopter
  • Indian Multi-role Helicopter — (under development) medium multi-role helicopter

Observation and reconnaissance aircraft[edit | edit source]

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles[edit | edit source]

Gliders[edit | edit source]

  • G-1 — HAL's first original design, dating from 1941. Only one was built.
  • RG-1 Rohini
  • Ardhra — training glider

Engines[edit | edit source]

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GTX-35VS Kaveri prototype testing

Licensed production[edit | edit source]

HAL Ajeet F.1
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HAL made Su-30MKI

Notable people[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ PTI (27 February 2022). "India's annual defence exports to touch Rs 1,05,000 cr by 2025, says Rajnath Singh". Business Line. Press Trust of India. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "HAL Financial 2022" (PDF).
  3. ↑ "HAL Financial Sep 2022" (PDF).
  4. ↑ "Hindustan Aeronautic Shareholding". economictimes.indiatimes.com. economictimes.indiatimes.com.
  5. ↑ "Latest Shareholding Pattern - Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd". trendlyne.com. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  6. ↑ "56th Annual Report - 2018-19" (PDF). Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Our History". Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
  8. ↑ "Corporate Governance". Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
  9. ↑ "HAL Exports". Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
  10. ↑ "History of HAL". Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
  11. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) Flight 27 August 1954 p. 296.
  12. ↑ "Lok Sabha Debates, Written Questions and Answers, Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi" (PDF). 23 March 1955. p. 26.
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