Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has renamed its flagship HJT-36 jet training aircraft as ‘Yashas’, following significant upgrades to improve departure characteristics and spin resistance across the aircraft’s operational envelope.
‘Yashas’ is designed for stage II pilot training and is capable of performing counter-insurgency and counter-surface force operations, armament training, aerobatics and more. It is powered by a FADEC-controlled AL-55I jet engine, which provides a best-in-class thrust-to-weight ratio, optimised thrust management and enhanced reliability.
Commenting on the renaming, D.K. Sunil, CMD, HAL, stated, “Large-scale changes to the baseline intermediate training platform have significantly enhanced its capabilities. This transformation warranted a new name, reflecting the aircraft’s continued relevance as a training system for modern military aviation.”
