HAL Renames HJT-36 Jet Trainer as 'Yashas' with Upgrades at Aero India 2025
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | HAL renamed its Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT-36) to 'Yashas' after extensive upgrades, marking a key milestone at Aero India 2025. |
| Upgrades and Modifications | The HJT-36 underwent modifications to enhance flight characteristics, particularly departure characteristics and spin resistance, for safer training. |
| Indigenous Enhancements | Indigenous Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) replaced obsolete imported components, reducing weight and promoting self-reliance in India's defense sector. |
| Training & Operational Capabilities | Designed for Stage II pilot training, counter-insurgency, aerobatics, and armament training with a FADEC-controlled AL-55I jet engine for optimal performance. |
| Enhanced Cockpit | Features a glass cockpit, Multi-Function Displays (MFDs), and Head-Up Display (HUD), offering real-time situational awareness during training. |
| Key Capabilities of 'Yashas' | - Stall and spin recovery - Aerobatics - Armament carriage (up to 1,000 kg) - Single-point refueling for faster operations |