Gallery: On The Ground And In The Air At Aero India 2023

The Surya Kiran aerobatic team flew BAE Systems Hawk Mk. 132 Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft to open Aero India 2023. During the display on Feb. 14, the aircraft left heart-shaped contrails in the sky.

Indian leaders at the air show are promoting the nation’s self-reliance, or Aatmanirbhar Bharat, including development of the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Light Combat Aircraft Tejas.

The U.S. Air Force’s F-35 fifth-generation fighter made its first appearance at Aero India, pleasing the crowd.

The U.S. Air Force’s F-35 flew with its weapons bay doors open. It can carry four AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air missiles internally.

India’s Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft is on display at Aero India. The Embraer EMB-145 aircraft is outfitted with an advanced, electronically scanned array radar capable of airborne surveillance that was developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization. Malaysia has expressed interest in the platform, according to Indian officials.

The twin-engine Hawker 800 is being used for electronic warfare research, with a focus on radar, electronic support measures and communications.