The NAL Saras is the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft in the light transport aircraft category as designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories.
NAL Saras taking off
Saras at Yelahanka Air Force Station for Aero India 2007.
NAL Saras flying Overhead
Saras during flight with pusher configuration.
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially established on
NAL Saras
…crores were initially released in early 2019 for the production of aircraft. Initial order of 15 aircraft by IAF may go up to 120–140 in upcoming years. Indian Air Force – 60 aircraft (intended) Phase 1 – 15 aircraft…
A Westland Wapiti, one of the first aircraft of the Indian Air Force
World War II photo: Arjan Singh (middle) as Flight Lieutenant. He went on to become Marshal of the Air Force
An IAF Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber over the Deccan Plateau in the early 1950s
HAL HF-24 Maruts flying in formation. These were the first indigenous fighter jet to enter service with the IAF