The fighter aircraft that India's politics shot down HF 24: FIRST 'MADE IN INDIA' SUPERSONIC PLANE
The fighter aircraft that India's politics shot down HF 24 : MADE IN INDIA'S FIRST FIGHTER PLANE MARUT -SPIRIT OF TEMPEST HAL HF-24 Marut ( "Spirit of the Tempest") was an Indian fighter-bomber aircraft of the 1960s. Developed by Hindustan Aircraft Limited (HAL), with Kurt Tank as lead designer. It is the first Indian-developed jet aircraft, and the first Asian jet fighter to go beyond the test phase and into successful production and active service. On 17 June 1961, the type conducted its maiden flight ; on 1 April 1967, the first production Marut was officially delivered to the IAF. December 23, 1980 is the day when the first company to make aircraft was established in the history of India. The company was established in Bangalore. Which was named ' ' Hindustan Aircraft Li...