62. HAWK MK 132

♤ Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. delivered the first Hawk Mk-132 advanced jet trainer aircraft to the Indian Navy.

♤ Hawk MK 132 is the latest entry into HAL-made and maintained aircraft and helicopters of Indian Navy which include Kiran and Do-228 aircraft, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.

♤ The Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer is a dual seat multi-purpose aircraft powered by a single Rolls Royce Adour Mk.871 engine.

♤ The Hawk AJT is primarily used for basic, advanced and weapons training of the pilots.

♤ However, the aircraft has the capabilities to be used as a ground attack aircraft or for air defence.

♤ The Hawk AJT has excellent flying characteristics with good stability. It can be flown at night and can perform wide range of aerobatic manoeuvres.