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The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (often called HAL) is a big aerospace company in India. Its main office is in Bangalore. It's one of the largest aerospace companies in all of Asia!

The Ministry of Defence of the Indian Government manages HAL. This company builds and changes many different types of aircraft. They make both military planes and helicopters, and also planes for regular people to fly in. Besides building aircraft, HAL also helps to keep airports running smoothly.

What is Hindustan Aeronautics Limited?

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is a very important company for India. It started way back in 1940. Think of it as a giant workshop where amazing flying machines are designed, built, and fixed!

Building Aircraft for India

HAL makes many different kinds of aircraft. These include fighter jets, transport planes, and helicopters. They build these for the Indian Air Force, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Army. They also make aircraft for other countries.

Fighter Jets and Trainers

HAL builds powerful fighter jets like the HAL Tejas. This is a light combat aircraft designed and made in India. They also make trainer aircraft, which are used to teach new pilots how to fly. Examples include the HJT-16 Kiran and the BAe Hawk, which HAL builds under a special agreement.

Helicopters for Many Uses

HAL is also famous for its helicopters. The HAL Dhruv is a very popular multi-role helicopter used by the Indian armed forces and even by other countries like the Ecuadorian Air Force. They also make armed helicopters like the Rudra and the Light Combat Helicopter, which are designed for fighting.

Keeping Aircraft Flying Safely

Besides building new aircraft, HAL also works on keeping existing planes and helicopters in good shape. They fix and upgrade aircraft, making sure they are safe and ready to fly. This is a big part of their job, as it helps India's defense and air travel stay strong.

Images for kids

  • Indian workers at Hindustan Aircraft Factory in Bangalore 1944

    Workers check new fuel tanks during World War II

  • IJT Prototype in hangar

    IJT prototype in its hangar

  • HAL Dhruv production line

    Production line of the HAL Dhruv at Bangalore

  • Dhruv Ecuador

    HAL Dhruv helicopters of the Ecuadorian Air Force in 2009 Aero India

  • Hawk production at HAL

    An IAF BAe Hawk being licence-produced at the HAL Hawk production facility in Bangalore

  • IAF Tejas full size (32941198511)

    HAL Tejas

  • HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics), HF-24, Marut (7585415088)

    HF-24 Marut

  • Hindusthan HUL-26 Pushpak G-AVPO Chester 29.06.85 edited-3

    HAL-26 Pushpak

  • U2480 HAL HJT-16 Kiran Indian Air Force ( Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team ) (8414605704)

    HJT-16 Kiran

  • VT-XSD (14011793813)

    Saras, under joint development with National Aerospace Laboratories

  • Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III of Indian Coast Guard-1

    HAL Dhruv of Indian Coast Guard

  • Rudra attack helicopter

    Rudra armed helicopter

  • IAF, HAL Light Combat Helicopter, ZF 4604

    Light Combat Helicopter

  • Kaveriprototype

    GTX-35VS Kaveri prototype testing

  • HAL Ajeet F.1 (E1076) (or possibly IE1076) (26982567376)

    HAL Ajeet F.1

  • Sukhoi Su-30MKI-3 'SB 167' (20443086186)

    HAL made Su-30MKI

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