| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | S342 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hindustan HJT-36 Sitara |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hindustan HJT-36 Sitara |
| Aircraft Version: | Hindustan HJT-36 Sitara (replica) |
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| Operator Titles: | India - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | भारतीय वायु सेना |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Bangalore / HAL Aerospace Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | India |
| Collection: | HAL Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 December 2015 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 853288 |
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Mock-up on display at the HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum, Bangalore. HAL's intermediate jet trainer Sitara (Hindi: star) first flew on 7 March 2003 with the SNECMA Larzac 14.1 kN turbofan, which was later upgraded to the NPO Saturn AL-551 turbofan developing 16.9 kN thrust. Sixteen limited series production aircraft were built. The IAF placed an initial order for 73 aircraft which was cancelled due to stall and spin characteristics, leading to redesign. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 October 2025, and has since been viewed 27 times. |