The @IAF_MCC commenced the spin flight testing of @HALHQBLR's Modified IJT in Bengaluru, today.
The indigenous Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) will replace the ageing Kiran aircraft fleet of the IAF.
The spin testing of an aircraft is the most crucial phase of its flight testing
The indigenous Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) will replace the ageing Kiran aircraft fleet of the IAF.
The spin testing of an aircraft is the most crucial phase of its flight testing
+Accordingly, the testing will be gradually progressed to assess the behaviour of the aircraft till 6 turn spins to either side to meet the targeted requirement
The IJT has already been tested to its full envelope in terms of speed, altitude and load factor (`g' envelope) and hs
The IJT has already been tested to its full envelope in terms of speed, altitude and load factor (`g' envelope) and hs
+ also been integrated with drop tanks as well as bombs. For a spin test, HAL redesigned the aircraft by moving the vertical tail aft n extending the rudder surface. These changes for ensuring a satisfactory spin behaviour required extensive redesign of the rear fuselage and the
+ rudder. The changes hvbn incorporated into 2 aircraft wth the involvement and clearance from certification agencies at every stage. Post modification, the 2 aircraft underwent significant flight tests to assess the general handling with the new configuration of fin and rudder.
+ These aircraft have now been incorporated with the necessary safety devices (Anti-Spin Parachute Systems). During the first flight, initially, the aircraft was taken through one turn spin to the left and right-hand sides to test the spin characteristics.
With pictures.
With pictures.
+The flight was piloted by HAL's test pilots Gp. Capt @hvtiaf (Retd) and Wg. Cdr P. Avasti (Retd).
congratulations @hvtiaf Sir!
congratulations @hvtiaf Sir!
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