Remarks: The ex-resident of Minsk Square had to vacate its previous residence to make way for the Metro. Now, it seems to be set up as a permanent exhibit at the HAL Museum. Last time, I saw this aircraft, it was placed on tyres here (See photo IDs: 7107413 and 7107416).
Remarks: Ajeet was the MkII version of the Gnat manufactured in India.Ajeet had more hardpoints and wet wings in comparsion to the Gnat.It also came equipped with Martin Baker ejection seats.
Remarks: Single-seat lightweight ground-attack and interceptor fighter aircraft.This particular aircraft on display outside the Sudan Block of the National Defence Academy in Pune .
Remarks: The HAL Ajeet , This particular aircraft belonged to the No. 2 squadron of the Indian Airforce , the 'Winged Arrows' . The aircraft was previously on display on Cubbon Road but now shifted to the HAL Heritage Center .Thanks to Hans Grubb for the edit.
Remarks: The first prototype of the HAL Ajeet (with two hard points, as compared to the Production Ajeet, which had four hard points) was displayed on Cubbon Road in the heart of Bangalore City, beside the HQ of HAL. Due to construction of the Metro, the plane was removed from its place of honor to the HAL maintenance division, as per the last reports. To my surprise a casual visit to the HAL Museum revealed this aircraft placed on tyres. I am not sure if it is a permanent exhibit at HAL museum or will it be moved back to Cubbon Road, once the construction work is done. The metal bracket used to attach the the aircraft to the pylon can be seen at the base.
Remarks: The first prototype of the HAL Ajeet (with two hard points, as compared to the Production Ajeet, which had four hard points) was displayed on Cubbon Road in the heart of Bangalore City, beside the HQ of HAL. Due to construction of the Metro, the plane was removed from its place of honor to the HAL maintenance division, as per the last reports. To my surprise a casual visit to the HAL Museum revealed this aircraft placed on tyres. I am not sure if it is a permanent exhibit at HAL Museum or will it be moved back to Cubbon Road, once the construction work is done. There seems to be some panels missing from the top of the aircraft, probably where the crane was attached to the aircraft.
