Hindustan Aeronautics Limited#Engines

File: Indian workers at Hindustan Aircraft Factory in Bangalore 1944.jpg during World War II]]

HAL was established as Hindustan Aircraft Limited in Bangalore (now called Bengaluru) on 23 December 1940 by Walchand Hirachand in association with Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV of Kingdom of Mysore.{{Cite web|title=History of HAL|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited|access-date=27 March 2021|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416230604/https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|url-status=live}} 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 Bengaluru 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 Mysore Kingdom bought a one-third stake in the company until 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 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.{{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. On 2 April 1942, the government announced that the company had been nationalised when it 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 Bengaluru 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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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.

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was formed on 1 October 1964 (the Registrar of Companies has a registration date of 16 August 1963){{cite web |title=HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED |url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/HINDUSTAN-AERONAUTICS-LIMITED/L35301KA1963GOI001622 |website=Zauba Corp |access-date=19 September 2022 |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172443/https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/HINDUSTAN-AERONAUTICS-LIMITED/L35301KA1963GOI001622 |url-status=live }} 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.{{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 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, the company started manufacturing Bristol Siddeley Orpheus jet engines under licence at new factory located in Bengaluru.

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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.{{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. 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.

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In March 2017, HAL's 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 upgrades of almost the entire fighter fleet of the 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.{{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}} LCH production will now take place in a newly built Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar at Helicopter Division in HAL Complex.{{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|date=27 February 2020 |access-date=28 February 2020|archive-date=28 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228023418/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/feb/27/indigenous-light-combat-helicopter-ready-for-operational-induction-hal-2109412.html|url-status=live}}

In view of the 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 set up 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.{{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|archive-date=30 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830102036/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/hal-eyes-bases-in-four-nations-to-push-made-in-india-defence-products-11583686195801.html|url-status=live}}

In October 2024, HAL was given Maharatna status, which allows the company to have more operational and financial autonomy.{{Cite web |date=14 October 2024 |title=HAL's Maharatna Status: India's Growth Towards Aerospace Industry |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153278&ModuleId=3®=3&lang=1 |access-date=15 October 2024 |website=Press Information Bureau}}

On 29 December 2023, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane opened a new design and testing facility at the HAL Aero Engine Research and Development Centre (AERDC) in Bengaluru. The engine development projects undertaken by AERDC include:{{cite news |date=29 December 2023 |title=Defence Secretary inaugurates new design & test facility at HAL's Aero Engine Research & Development Centre in Bengaluru |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1991532 |access-date=11 January 2025 |publisher=Press Information Bureau |agency=Ministry of Defence, Government of India}}{{Cite web |last=Bansal |first=Radhika |date=2 January 2024 |title=New Design & Test Facility at Aero Engine Research & Development Centre of HAL Inaugurated in Bengaluru |url=https://www.100knots.com/new-design-test-facility-at-aero-engine-research-development-centre-of-hal-inaugurated-in-bengaluru/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=100knots.com |language=en-US}}

1. PTAE-7 engine, the first indigenous turbojet engine of India. Application: Lakshya target drone.
2. Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine-25 (HTFE-25). Application on trainers, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), twin-engine small fighter aircraft. Facility has two test beds for HTFE-25.
3. Hindustan Turbo Shaft Engine-1200 (HTSE-1200). Application on light and medium-weight helicopters (3.5 to 6.5 tonne-class; single/twine engine configuration) including HAL Dhruv, HAL Rudra, HAL Prachand and HAL LUH. Facility has one test bed for HTSE-1200.
4. Aravalli Engine. Application on Indian Multi Role Helicopter. Development by a joint venture including AERDC and Safran Helicopter Engines — SAFHAL Helicopter Engines.

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:

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File:Hawk production at HAL.JPG BAe Hawk being licence-produced at the HAL Hawk production facility in Bengaluru]]

• US$1 billion contract to manufacture aircraft parts for Boeing.{{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}}
• 120 RD-33MK turbofan engines to be manufactured for MiG-29K by HAL for US$250 million.{{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 }}
• 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).{{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 }}
• US$120 million deal to manufacture Dornier 228 for RUAG of Switzerland.{{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}}
• Manufacture of aircraft parts for Airbus SAS worth US$150 million.{{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 }}
• US$100 million contract to export composite materials to Israel Aerospace Industries.{{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 }}
• US$65 million joint-research facility with Honeywell and planned production of Honeywell TPE331 engines.{{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 }}
• US$50.7 million contract to supply Advanced Light Helicopter to Ecuadorian Air Force.{{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 }} HAL will also open a maintenance base in the country.{{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 }}
• US$30 million contract to supply avionics for Malaysian Su-30MKM.{{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 }}
• US$20 million contract to supply ambulance version of HAL Dhruv to Peru.
• Contract of 3 HAL Dhruv helicopters for Turkey worth US$20 million.
• US$10 million order from Namibia for HAL Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.{{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 |archive-date=28 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828015247/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Transportation/Airlines--Aviation/HAL-bags-10-mn-order-for-Chetak-Cheetah-from-Namibia/articleshow/4641331.cms |url-status=live }}
• Supply of HAL Dhruv helicopters to Mauritius' National Police in a deal worth US$7 million.{{cite web|author=PTI |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-signs-pact-for-supply-of-Dhruv-helicopters-to-Mauritius-/articleshow/4208514.cms |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=live |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}}
• Unmanned helicopter development project with Israel Aerospace Industries.{{cite web|author=PTI |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/india-israel-developing-unmanned-helicopter/articleshow/2918496.cms |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=live |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}}
• US$15 million contract for supplying steel and nickel alloy forgings to GE Aviation for its global military and commercial engine programmes.{{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}}

• 221 Sukhoi Su-30MKI being manufactured at HAL's facilities in Nasik, Koraput and Bengaluru. The total contract, which also involves Russia's Sukhoi Aerospace, is worth {{USD}}3.2 billion.
• 200 HAL Light Combat Helicopters for the Indian Air Force and 500 HAL Dhruv helicopters worth US$5.83 billion.
• US$900 million aerospace hub in Shamshabad, Telangana.{{cite web |url=http://www.itexaminer.com/india-to-construct-new-aerospace-hub.aspx |title=India to construct new aerospace hub |publisher=Itexaminer.com |date=16 October 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713065205/http://www.itexaminer.com/india-to-construct-new-aerospace-hub.aspx |archive-date=13 July 2011 }}
• US$57 million upgrade of SEPECAT Jaguar fleet of the Indian Air Force.{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/07/24/226033/hal-to-upgrade-indian-jaguar-fleet.html |title=HAL to upgrade Indian Jaguar fleet |publisher=Flightglobal.com |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110520140749/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/07/24/226033/hal-to-upgrade-indian-jaguar-fleet.html |archive-date=20 May 2011 }}
• US$55 million helicopter simulator training facility in Bengaluru in collaboration with Canada's CAE.{{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 }}
• 64 MiG-29s to be upgraded by HAL and Russia's MiG Corporation in a programme worth US$960 million.{{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}}
• Licensed production of 82 BAE Hawk 132.

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Over the years, HAL has designed and developed several platforms like the HF-24 Marut,{{cite web |title=Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. HF-24 Mk 1 Marut |url=https://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/flugwerft/collections/jet-aircraft/marut/ |website=Deutsches Museum |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215025653/https://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/flugwerft/collections/jet-aircraft/marut/ |archive-date=15 February 2021 |url-status=dead}} the Dhruv,{{cite web |title=DHRUV |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=24 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-date=16 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316053228/https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=24 |url-status=live }} the LUH,{{cite web |title=LUH |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=64 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-date=24 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124025731/https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=64 |url-status=live }} and the LCH.{{cite web |title=LCH |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=63 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-date=22 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022125745/https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=63 |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/isros-most-reliable-partner-hal-delivers-made-in-india-l-40-stage-for-gslv-mkii/1884341/|title=ISRO's most reliable partner HAL delivers 'Made in India' L-40 stage for GSLV-MKII|date=2020-02-28|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-29|archive-date=29 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229141109/https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/isros-most-reliable-partner-hal-delivers-made-in-india-l-40-stage-for-gslv-mkii/1884341/|url-status=live}}

• HA-31 Basant (1972–1980) (out of production)

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• HAL HF-24 Marut — (retired) Mk.1 and Mk.1T (200+ built)
• MBB/HAL HF-73 — (cancelled)
• HAL Tejas — (in service) 4.5 generation light combat aircraft (LCA)
• HAL Tejas MK2{{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|archive-date=30 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830102037/https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html|url-status=live}} — 4.5+ generation Medium weight fighter (under development) 2025 first flight expected.
• HAL TEDBF — Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter is 4.5+ generation fighter for Indian Navy's aircraft carriers (under development).{{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/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705182703/https://euro-sd.com/2020/06/news/17468/indian-government-approval-for-tedbf/ |archive-date=5 July 2020 |access-date=2020-07-05 |website=European Security & Defence |language=en-US}} HAL ORCA version for IAF planned.
• Sukhoi/HAL FGFA — (cancelled) 5th generation fighter based on Sukhoi SU-57
• HAL AMCA
• Mk.1: 5th generation stealth fighter (under development)
• Mk.2: 5.5th generation stealth fighter ( it will operate in CATS {combat air teaming system}, a UCAV in the swarm will be equipped with a directed-energy weapon) (planned).

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• HT-2 — (1951–1990) First company design to enter production. Exported to Ghana. (retired)
• HAL-26 Pushpak — (1958 to ~1960s) Basic trainer, based on Aeronca Chief. (out of production)
• HJT-16 Kiran — (1964–1989) (in service) Mk1, Mk1A and Mk2 - Turbojet trainers scheduled to be replaced with HJT-36 Yashas{{Cite web |title=India's HJT-36 Sitara conducts successful test flight after three-year hiatus {{!}} Jane's 360 |url=https://www.janes.com/article/88022/india-s-hjt-36-sitara-conducts-successful-test-flight-after-three-year-hiatus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424193245/https://www.janes.com/article/88022/india-s-hjt-36-sitara-conducts-successful-test-flight-after-three-year-hiatus |archive-date=24 April 2019 |access-date=2020-03-12 |website=www.janes.com}}
• HPT-32 Deepak —(1984–2009) (retired) Basic trainer that was in service for more than three decades.
• HTT-34 — (retired) Turboprop version of HPT-32 Deepak
• HTT-35 (cancelled) — Proposed replacement for HPT-32 basic trainer in the early 1990s; not pursued
• HJT-36 Yashas — Intermediate jet trainer (under development)
• HJT 39 / CAT — Advanced jet trainer, developed into HLFT-42 (cancelled)
• HTT-40 — Basic trainer (in production){{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}} first prototype flew its first flight on 31 May 2016.{{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}}
• HLFT-42 — Proposed lead-in fighter trainer.{{Cite web |last=Thakur |first=Aksheev |date=2023-02-13 |title=HLFT-42 to transform training of Indian Air Force pilots: HAL officials |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/aero-india-hal-hlft-42-transform-indian-air-force-pilots-training-8442954/ |access-date=2023-02-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=14 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214045556/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/aero-india-hal-hlft-42-transform-indian-air-force-pilots-training-8442954/ |url-status=live }}

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• 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.

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• Dhruv — (in production) Advanced light helicopter
• Rudra — (in production) Armed and reconnaissance version of Dhruv
• Prachand — (in production) Light attack helicopter
• Light Utility Helicopter — (in limited series production) Light utility helicopter
• Indian Multi Role Helicopter — (under development) medium multi-role helicopter. Includes naval version.

• HAOP-27 Krishak (1959 to ~1975) (retired)— Based on HAL-26 Pushpak

• PTA Lakshya — (Target drone)
• PTA Lakshya 2 — (Target drone)
• Rustom — UAV family
• Rustom-1 — Short Range UAV TD
• Archer — Short Range UAV
• SRUAV-W — Short Range UCAV
• Archer-NG
• Rustom-H — MALE UAV TD
• TAPAS-BH-201 — MALE UAV
• Nishant — Reconnaissance UAV
• NRUAV — Unmanned rotorcraft
• HAL Combat Air Teaming System (CATS){{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 |archive-date=7 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607074259/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2021-hals-loyal-wingmen-break-cover |url-status=live }}{{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 |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603211035/https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/hal-unveils-ambitious-air-teaming-system-centred-on-tejas/142280.article |url-status=live }}
• CATS Mothership for Air teaming Exploitation (MAX) — based on Tejas Mark 1A or SEPECAT Jaguar
• CATS Warrior
• CATS Air Launched Flexible Assets (ALFA) — Unmanned carrier and launcher of weaponized swarm drone ALPHA-S.{{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 |archive-date=11 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411165733/https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bengaluru-startup-hal-team-up-for-drone-battle-769762.html |url-status=live }}
• CATS Hunter — Modular multi-purpose weapon carrying system
• CATS Infinity — High altitude solar powered atmospheric satellite{{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 |archive-date=10 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210144806/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-indian-drone-can-fly-non-stop-for-90-days-while-monitoring-attacks-2362830 |url-status=live }}

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

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• CE-7.5 — cryogenic rocket engine (in production, used on GSLV Mk.II Cryogenic upper stage CUS15)
• CE-20 — cryogenic rocket engine{{cite news|title=HAL to produce cryogenic engines for ISRO|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/hal-to-produce-cryogenic-engines-for-isro/article4661042.ece|access-date=9 May 2021|archive-date=9 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509152535/https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/hal-to-produce-cryogenic-engines-for-isro/article4661042.ece|url-status=live}} (in production, used on C25 upperstage of LVM-3)

• Shakti — a turboshaft engine for HAL Dhruv Helicopter, co-developed with Safran Helicopter Engines based on Safran Ardiden 1 ( in production and used on LUH, Dhruv, Rudra, Prachand )
• Aravalli—a turboshaft engine for the HAL IMRH and HAL DBMRH. Co-produced with SAFHAL, a joint venture with Safran Helicopter Engines.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=HAL selects SAFHAL Helicopter Engines to develop and produce Aravalli engines for powering India's IMRH and DBMRH platforms |url=https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/hal-choisit-safhal-helicopter-engines-developper-produire-moteurs-aravalli-destines-aux-helicopteres-2024-08-30 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=Safran |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=HAL, SAFHAL sign contract to develop engine for heavy lift helicopter |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/hal-safhal-sign-contract-to-develop-engine-for-heavy-lift-helicopter |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=Default |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2024-08-30 |title=HAL partners with Safhal for 'Aravalli' engines to power next-gen choppers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hal-partners-with-safhal-for-aravalli-engines-to-power-next-gen-choppers/articleshow/112921164.cms |access-date=2025-02-08 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} (under development)
• HTSE-1200 — a turboshaft engine can be used as engine alternatives for the HAL-developed LUH, Dhruv, Rudra and Prachand helicopters{{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}} (under development)

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• Hindustan Jet Engine (HJE-2500) (retired){{Cite web |title=Aero Engine |url=https://service.hal-india.co.in/Aero%20Engine/M__146 |access-date=13 March 2024 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}
• PTAE-7 — (in service) For indigenously designed Lakshya PTA

• GTX-35VS Kaveri — a turbofan engine can be used in HAL-developed Tejas and AMCA, co-developed with GTRE of (DRDO) and Safran Aircraft Engines (under development)
• 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{{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 2016}} (under development)

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• De Havilland Vampire — (retired) first combat jet manufactured by HAL, 250+ FB.52, 60 T.55 models{{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}}
• Folland Gnat — (retired) Over 175 manufactured by HAL.
• HAL Ajeet —(retired) improved version of the Folland Gnat, 89 manufactured by HAL
• Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 —(Out of production) FL, M, Bis and UPG upgrades variants 660 manufactured in [https://service.hal-india.co.in/Aircraft%20Division%20Nasik/M__135 Aircraft Manufacturing Division], Nasik
• Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 —(retired) A total of 150 ML variant were manufactured in Aircraft Manufacturing Division, Nasik
• SEPECAT Jaguar — (Out of production) IS, IB and IM variants (89 IS, 27 IB and 12 IM variants built)
• Sukhoi Su-30MKI — (In Service) a derivative of the Sukhoi Su-30 (272 delivered, 12 on order). Manufactured in Aircraft Manufacturing Division, Nasik

• Harlow PC-5 — first aircraft assembled by HAL
• Percival Prentice — 66 built by HAL
• BAE Hawk Mk 132 — The type and its engines are produced under license; proposed to be developed into Hawk-i fighter - trainer aircraft.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=EurAsian Times |date=2021-04-22 |title=Indian Air Force's Hawk-i Trainer Jet Is Now Equipped With Deadly ASRAAM Missile |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/indian-air-forces-hawk-i-trainer-jet-is-now-equipped-with-deadly-asraam-missile/ |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Latest Asian, Middle-East, EurAsian, Indian News |language=en-US}}

• HS 748 Avro — (being retired) modified for military usage, includes Series 2M variant with large freight door. Produced at [https://service.hal-india.co.in/TAD-Kanpur%20Division/M__120 Transport Aircraft Division], Kanpur.
• Dornier 228 — (under production) 117 built with additional fuselage, wings and tail unit for production of the upgraded Dornier 228 NG variant. Sometimes referred to as HAL 228. Several variants including Maritime Surveillance and Utility version under production in at Transport Aircraft Division.

• Aerospatiale SA 315B Lama — HAL Cheetah, Lancer, Cheetal Variants
• Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III — HAL Chetak, Chetan Variants

• Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 811 — Engine for SEPECAT Jaguar, produced under licence in [https://service.hal-india.co.in/Engine%20Division%20Bangalore/M__96 Engine Division Bangalore]
• Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 871 — Engine for BAE Hawk Mk 132, produced under licence in Engine Division Bangalore
• Garrett TPE331-5 — Engine for Dornier 228, produced under licence in Engine Division Bangalore
• Saturn AL-31FP — Engine for Sukhoi Su-30MKI, produced under licence in [https://service.hal-india.co.in/Sukhoi%20Engine%20Division%20Koraput/M__140 Sukhoi Engine Division Koraput]
• Klimov RD-33MK — Engine for Mikoyan MiG-29, produced under licence in [https://service.hal-india.co.in/Engine%20Division%20Koraput/M__138 Engine Division Koraput]
• Tumansky R-25 — Engine for Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, produced under licence in Engine Division Koraput
• F414-GE-INS6 — Engine for HAL Tejas Mk2, HAL TEDBF and HAL AMCA Mk1, negotiations for licensed production underway. Production in new facility in Bangalore.{{Cite news |last=Pubby |first=Manu |date=2024-08-10 |title=Technical, price bids submitted in fighter jet engine deal with US |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/technical-price-bids-submitted-in-fighter-jet-engine-deal-with-us/articleshow/112411614.cms?from=mdr#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17233999663898&csi=1&referrer=https://www.google.com&share=https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/technical-price-bids-submitted-in-fighter-jet-engine-deal-with-us/articleshow/112411614.cms |access-date=2024-08-12 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

• Turbomeca TM 333 — Engine for HAL Dhruv Mk 1/2 and HAL Cheetal, produced under licence in [https://service.hal-india.co.in/Engine%20Division%20Bangalore/M__96 Engine Division Bangalore]

• Kota Harinarayana (b. 1943), president of the Aeronautical Society of India and chief designer of HAL Tejas
• Kurt Tank (1898–1983), German aeronautical engineer, designed Hindustan Marut fighter-bomber
• Roddam Narasimha (1933–2020), aerospace scientist and fluid dynamicist
• Vishnu Madav Ghatage (1908–1991), one of the pioneers of Indian aeronautics

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