Harsh Vardhan Thakur
@hvtiaf_bharat
Chief Test Pilot
sirji, dil mange more 🫶
Older than MiG-21. Still serving with grace and loyalty. HJT-16 Kiran.
Older than MiG-21. Still serving with grace and loyalty. HJT-16 Kiran.
For 60 years, the MiG-21 has served in the @IAF_MCC, while its phase-out journey has spanned 40 years. This summary highlights how, over four decades, 28 units of the IAF transitioned out from the MiG-21 - an incredibly arduous task to replace a mainstay. Key insights: 1. The…
More power to you @hvtiaf_bharat. Best Wishes @IAF_MCC @HALHQBLR #AtmanirbharBharat
Happy Birthday sir! Wishing you blue skies, smooth landings, and endless adventures 🚀
Aerial ballet by HAL HJT-36 Sitara . . . . . #AeroIndia #banglore #HALHJT36Sitara #aviation #aviationdaily #aviationnews #avgeek #aviationphotography #indianairforce #india
Happy birthday HVT. Wish you the best in meeting your birthday resolve. Yashas-vi bhava!
On my birthday today, I resolve to operationalise the awesome Indian attack and jet training aircraft, HJT36 Yashas. I'm sure the pilots would love it. Wishing our Aerospace community more perseverance and more strength to overcome challenges. Success is the only option. Jai Hind
Meet the driving force behind Yashas. The next big thing. Trainer for all stages, intermediate, advanced. Head Up Display All-Glass cockpit AI based Voice Commands FADEC engine Virtual Training System Practise Weapons Live Bombs Smart Weapons SAAW/TARA 400 knots 30,000 feet 7Gs
On my birthday today, I resolve to operationalise the awesome Indian attack and jet training aircraft, HJT36 Yashas. I'm sure the pilots would love it. Wishing our Aerospace community more perseverance and more strength to overcome challenges. Success is the only option. Jai Hind
Happy Birthday HVT. That's a good resolution. Hope more come forward and take charge.
On my birthday today, I resolve to operationalise the awesome Indian attack and jet training aircraft, HJT36 Yashas. I'm sure the pilots would love it. Wishing our Aerospace community more perseverance and more strength to overcome challenges. Success is the only option. Jai Hind
On my birthday today, I resolve to operationalise the awesome Indian attack and jet training aircraft, HJT36 Yashas. I'm sure the pilots would love it. Wishing our Aerospace community more perseverance and more strength to overcome challenges. Success is the only option. Jai Hind

PM Modi and the Indian Armed Forces gave PTSD a new full form: '𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫.' 🚀🎯
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In the mood for some Sabres. Post your favourite Sabre pics in the comments.
#SuryaKiran (सूर्य किरण Rays of sun) Aerobatic Team should next deploy indigenous aircraft, like #HAL India HJT-36 Yashas or HAL HTT-40 Imported British aircraft (BAE Hawk) needs to be phased out pic Cr @Suryakiran_IAF @hvtiaf_bharat
The same Jag trainer was the converted prototype for India's upgrade from NavWASS to DARIN-2 standard. I flew the maiden flight in September 2003. This was followed by rollout of the 17 Jag trainers in DARIN-2 standard in 2004 and then 20 fighters in DARIN-2 standard.

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