Indian Air Force orders HAL to redesign HJT-36

The Indian Air Force has told Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to redesign its HJT-36 intermediate jet trainer and make it capable of recovering from deadly spins.

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A HAL spokesman said this has been carried out by adding weight to the wing tips to improve the roll inertia of the aircraft, following feedback from BAE Systems. The modifications will be tested this month.

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