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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

HAL - Historical Overview

The history of the Indian Aircraft Industry can be traced to the founding of Hindustan Aircraft Limited at Bangalore in December 1940 in association with the erstwhile princely State of Mysore and late Shri Seth Walchand Hirachand, an Industrialist of extra -ordinary vision. Govt. of India became one of its shareholders in March 1941 and took over the management in 1942. Hindustan Aircraft Limited was merged with Aeronautics India Limited and Aircraft Manufacturing Depot, Kanpur to form Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 01^{st
October 1964.}

Today HAL has got 16 production units and 9 research and design centres spread out in seven different locations in India. Its product track record consists of 12 types of aircraft from in house R &D and 13 types by license production. HAL has so far produced over 3300 aircraft, 3400 Aeroengines and overhauled over 7700 aircraft and 26000 engines.

HAL has engaged & succeeded in number of R & D programs for both the military and civil aviation sectors. Substantial progress has been made in the current projects like Dhruv -Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Tejas-Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) and various military and civil upgrades. The deliveries of Dhruv were effected to Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard in March 2002, in its first year of production which is a unique achievement.

HAL has played a significant role for India's space programs in the manufacturing of satellite launch vehicles like PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), GSLV (Geo Stationary Launch Vehicle), IRS (Indian Remote Satellite) & INSAT (Indian National Satellite).

HAL has also two joint venture companies, BAeHAL Software Limited and Indo- Russian Aviation Limited (IRAL). Apart from the two, other major diversification projects are Industrial Marine Gas turbine and Airport Services. Several co-production and joint Ventures with international participation are under consideration.

HAL's supplies / services are mainly to Indian Defence Services, Coast Guard and Border Security Force. Transport aircraft and Helicopters have also been supplied to Airlines as well as State Governments of India. The Company has also achieved a foothold in export in more than 30 countries, having demonstrated its quality and price competitiveness.

HAL, has won several International & National Awards for achievements in R&D, Technology, managerial performance, exports, energy conservation, quality and fulfillment of social responsibilities. M/S Global Rating, United Kingdom in conjunction with The International Information and Marketing Center (IIMC) has awarded the INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD AT THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT (GLOBAL RATING LEADERS 2003) LONDON, UK to M/s. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Corporate Achievement in Quality and Efficiency. HAL was also presented the INTERNATIONAL ARCH OF EUROPE AWARD IN GOLD CATEGORY in recognition for its commitment to Quality, Leadership, technology & Innovation. At National level, HAL won the top award instituted- by SCOPE (Standing Conference of Public Enterprises) -The "GOLD TROPHY" for excellence in Public Sector Management.

The Company scaled new heights in the financial year 2002-2003 with a turn over of Rs. 3120 Crores and export of Rs. 103.89 Crores.

^{Products in Current
Manufacturing Range}

^{Aerospace Division is
engaged in manufacturing of Aluminum alloy riveted and welded structures of
conical, cylindrical and other shapes with different types of detailed parts
such as sheets, rings, brackets, stiffeners, bulkheads, panel bolts, nuts,
rivets etc. Some of the important structures manufactured are heat shield
assembly, nose cone assembly, tank and shrouds used in satellites.}

^{PSLV INSAT}

^{INSTRUMENTS, SENSORS, GYROS
Flight instruments, Electrical Indicators, Fuel Gauging Probes, Gyros,
Sensors & Switches. ELECTRICAL POWER
GENERATION & CONTROL AC/DC Generator, Control & Protection Units,
Inverters, Transformer Rectifier Unit, AC/DC Electrical Systems, Actuators. LAND NAVIGATION SYSTEM MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLER UNDERCARRIAGE, WHEELS &
BRAKES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM & POWER
CONTROL Pumps, Accumulators, Actuators, Electroselectors, Bootstrap
Reservoirs & various types of valves. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Pneumatics & Oxygen System, cold Air unit, Water Extractors, Valve - various
types. EJECTION SYSTEM Ejection
Seats, Release Units etc. ENGINE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM
Booster Pumps, main & Reheat Fuel Systems, Nozzle Actuators. GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
TEST RIGS Ground Power Unit, hydraulic Trolley& {Power Packs, Dedicated
Test Rigs, custom-built Fuel/Hydraulic Test Rigs.}

^{Jaguar International}

^{HAL commenced
production of Jaguar International- deep penetration strike and battlefield
tactical Support Aircraft in 1979 under licence from British Aerospace,
including the engine, accessories and avionics. Jaguar aircraft is designed
with 7 hard points ( 4 under wing, 2 over wing and 1 under fuselage) capable
of carrying large variety of weapons in different combinations to meet the
Customers needs.}

^{Basic Data Dimensions Wing Data
Weight Fuel Capacity Power Plant Length: 16.955 Mtrs Wing
Span: 8.691 Mtrs height: 4.813 Mtrs Area: 24.03 M2 Sweep: 40o 2' Aspect
Ratio: 3.12 Maximum Take Off: 15,700 Kgs Pay Load: 4,000 kgs Internal :
4.171 Ltrs With ext. tanks (max usable capacity): 7,726 Ltrs Rolls Royce
Adour MK 811 Turbofan Max. thrust at sea level: Dry - 2,549 Kgs Reheat -
3,810 Kgs}

^{Principal
characteristics}

^{High payload capability. Large payload-enhanced radius of
action in Lo-Lo profile. Weapon delivery at high attack
speed. Get away at supersonic speed. High reliability and easy
maintenance. Quick operational turn-around. Dispersed site operations. Minimal servicing support and
manning. Air-to-Air refueling capability. ECM capability. very stable weapon platform. Three axis Auto-Stabilisers
system provides excellent handling qualities. Twin engines for safety with
good single engine performance. Protection to critical fuel
system from small arms fire.}

^{Multi-Role
Capability}

^{Long Range, Low Level Strike
Capability (Day/Night).
Tactical Close Air
Support. Counter Air Operations. Interaction. Maritime / Low Level
Reconnaissance. Maritime Strike. Multi-role, multi-mission with
good attack capabilities.}

^{Performance Maximum Level Speed
Service Radius of action With max. pay Load Sea Level 649
Knots ceilling 45,000 Ft Lo-Lo-Lo 270 Naut. Miles (1,200 km/Hr) (13.7 Km)
(500 Km) Above 6 Km 908 Knots Take off run 940 Mtrs Hi-Lo-Lo 378 Naut. Miles
(1,680 Km/Hr) Landing run 470 Mtrs (695 Km) 'g' Limit +8 / -3 Range with
external fuel 1,400 Naut. Miles}

^{INTERNATIONAL
CO-OPERATION}

^{AIRCRAFT DIVISION,
HAL IS AN ESTABLISHED EXPORTER}

^{TO BOEING, USA o Uplock box assy. for Boeing -
777 o Over wing exit doors for Boeing
- 757 o To MHI Japan Bulk cargo door for
Boeing - 767 TO AIRBUS, FRANCE o Forward passenger doors for
airbus - A320 TO BAE SYSTEMS, UK o Jaguar airframe spares ROYAL AIRFORCE OF OMAN o Jaguar airframe spares}

^{Export Products}

^{Supply of rotables and spares of
Jaguar International and Cheetah (Lama) / chetak (Alouette) Helicopters. Repair / Overhaul of aircraft
accessories of MIG series, Jaguar International, Cheetah (Lama) / Chetak (Alouette)
and Dornier. Supply of Ground Support
Equipment for aircraft such as MIG-23/27/29, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, Light
Combat Aircraft (LCA) Su-30, Sea Harrier, Dornier DO-228, Avro HS-748
(Specific Version), Cheetah (Lama)/Chetak(Alouette lll) Ml - 17, Advanced
Light Helicopter(Alh).}

^{Exports Engines

HAL with its vast experience has acquired
state-of-the-art technologies for manufacture, repair and overhaul of engines.
HAL manufacturers Adour, Dart, Garrett & Artouste engines in addition to the
engines for MiG 21 variants and MiG 27. HALs engine divisions have specialised
in the development of small gas turbines and engine test beds. HAL provides
Spares and Services support on Dart, Artouste & MiG related engines for its
overseas customers. HALs clientele spans USA, Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal,
Mauritius, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam & Egypt}

^{ADOUR MK 811}

^{Jaguar aircraft is
powered by two Adour MK 804 / MK 811 engines. MK 811 engines are
manufactured since 1981 under licence from RR/TM [ Rolls Royce Turbomeca ].
Adour MK 804 engines are also overhauled and repaired under the above
licence. Adour engine is a bypass jet engine of modular construction. The
Adour has two stage low pressure and five stage high pressure axial flow
compressors which are driven by separate, single stage high pressure and low
pressure turbines connected through co-axial shafts, with low pressure shaft
passing through high pressure shaft.}

^{Main Characteristics
Intake diameter (m) 0.564 Length (m) 2.90 Weight (kg) 794 Thrust 2500 (dry)
3737 (wet) Specific fuel consumption (kg / kg-hr) 0.80}

^{The Garrett TPE 331-5
turbo prop engine is being manufactured, overhauled and repaired for various
customers under licence from Garrett Engine Division of Honey Well Company
[Earlier Allied Signal Aerospace Company, USA] since 1988 and belongs to one
of the most popular series of small turbo prop engines powering a large
number of commuter and corporate aircraft such as Dornier DO-228. It has a
single shaft centrifugal compressor engine rated at 715 shaft horse power at
1591 RPM output speed. Being a reverse flow gas turbine with a small frontal
area it has better dry specifics and easier airframe integration. Apart from
its simplicity of design and superior performance, the engine features a
propeller control system, anti-icing and foreign object damage resistance,
reverse thrust and negative torque sensing facilities.}

^{Artouste III B}

^{Artouste III B Engine
powers both Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. The engine manufacture commenced
in 1962 under licence from Turbomeca, France. The engine has side air
intake, one axial and one centrifugal compressor connected to a three stage
turbine. The power output is 550 SHP at 33500 RPM. The reduction gear box in
the front transfers the power to helicopter. More than 665 engines have been
manufactured and 2950 engines overhauled & repaired for various customers.}

^{Main Characteristics
Maximum diameter (m) 0.50 Length (m) 1.815 Weight (kg) 182 Power 550
Specific fuel consumption (kg / shp-hr) 0.346}

^{Potential For
Overhaul & Repair}

^{DART 533 - 2 AND 536 - 2T}

^{The Dart series of
engines were manufactured since 1966. Under licence from Rolls Royce, UK but
at present are being repaired and overhauled. Two Dart engines power HS-748
aircraft. This engine has two stage centrifugal compressors, three stage
turbine and utilises water methanol injection to increase the shaft horse
power.}

^{The Allison 501 K
engine is derived from the T 56 Turboprop engine. The 501 K engine is
available in both single shaft/ cold end drive and two shaft/ hot end drive
configurations. Both use a common high efficiency compressor design. The
engine with the output at the cold end is being used a s a prime mover in
electric generator sets. The engine with output at the hot end is being used
primarily as power source for pumps, compressors and other mechanical drive
equirements. The 501K engines operate on gasoline, kerosene, diesel &
natural gas.}

^{Main Characteristics
Maximum diameter (m) 0.960 Length (m) 2.490 Weight (kg) 628.6 Power(shp)
533-2 536-2T 1835 (dry) 1990 (wet) 1835 2040 (wet) Specific fuel consumption
(kg / shp-hr) 0.348}

^{Rolls Royce Allison
501 K - Industrial Marine Gas Turbine}

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^{MiG-27 M}

^{Single seater tactical
fighter/bomber with variable sweep wings.}

^{MiG-21 VARIANTS}

^{Single seat front line
tactical intercepter / fighter aircraft.}

^{METALIC DROP TANKS}

^{The Division
manufactures different types of metallic drop (Jettisonable) tanks with
capacity of 490 and 800 Litres.}

^{UNDERCARRIAGE}

^{The Division has
facilities and expertise in manufacturing and overhaul of undercarriages of
both MiG-27 m and MiG-21 variants. The landing gears are of a conventional
tricycle type and consist of one steerable nose wheel leg and two main wheel
legs to roll the aircraft in motion, on the ground, during take off run &
landing run. The landing gear legs have oleo pneumatic shock absorbers.}

^{EJECTION SEAT}

^{The ejection seat is
installed to provide safe escape to the pilot from the aircraft while
catapuling is effected with the help of a combined ejection gun. The
division has the facilities and expertise in manufacturing and overhaul of
ejection seats for both MiG27 and MiG21 variants.}

^CANOPY

^{The Division
manufactures and overhauls canopies of MiG-21 variants & MiG--27 m aircraft.}

^{FLEXIBLE RUBBER FUEL TANKS}

^{The Division
manufactures and supplies all types of Rubber Fuel Tanks required for MiG-21
Variants. The Rubber Fuel Tanks are provided with special protection coating
against Ozone/heat and adverse climatic conditions. The Division has
exported a large number of Rubber Fuel Tanks.}

^{AEROSPACE FASTENERS}^{The Division has a separate complex for manufacturing of Aerospace
Fasteners, approximately 7000 types under 400 different standards. Some of
the typical items are nuts, bolts, screws, washers, rivets of various
configurations, studs, dowels, pins, plugs, JO Bolts, pipe connections and
springs.}

^{Products in Current
Manufacturing Range}

^Chetak

^{applications both for Domestic and International customers. The Chetak Helicopter is a multi-role, seven seater Helicopter, spacious and
simple in design. The Chetak is highly maneuverable and well suited to
flying over sea, tropical and desert conditions. The Chopper can be
effectively deployed for a variety of civil and military roles that include
communication, rescue, aerial survey, cargo & passenger transport and
combat. Armed with missiles and torpedoes, it also caters to the exacting
requirements of anti submarine and anti tank warfare. The automatic starting
system gives the Chetak an uncommon instant start capability cutting down
the time from start to take off to less than a minute. With an all The Helicopter Division
manufactures the versatile and Multipurpose Chetak Helicopters for Civil and
Military up weight
of 2200 Kg it can cruise at 185 kmph covering a range of 500 Km and has
endurance of 3.40 hours.}

^_LANCER

^{_{The Lancer Helicopter is a light attack helicopter developed by Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited as a cost effective airmobile area weapon system. The basic
structure of the Lancer is derived from the reliable and proven Cheetah
Helicopter. The Lancer is optimized for anti-insurgency operations, close air
support, suppression of enemy fire, attack on vehicular convoys, destruction of
enemy machine gun positions and anti-armour applications.}}

^{_{The Lancer carries
two jettisonable combination gun-cum-rocket pods, one each on right and left
side on suspension points located on the armament pylon. A gun sight is
provided for accurate aiming and firing by the pilot. Each pad carries one
12.7 mm gun and three 70 mm rockets.}}

_{^{Aerostructures

HALs cost effective and widespread skills are available to the International
Aerospace Community.
HAL has proven capabilities and offers collaborative arrangements in the
areas of manufacturing of machine components, sheet metals, sub assemblies,
assemblies and design & developments tasks (Structural analysis, 3D modelling
and testing).
Some of the work packages for renowned International aerospace leaders
include :-

Airbus A320 Forward
Passenger Doors
Boeing 757 Over Wing
Exit Doors
Boeing 777 Uplock
Box Assembly
Boeing 767 Bulk
Cargo Doors
Boeing 737 Freighter
Conversion Kits
BAE Systems -
Tornado Pylons
Fokker
Aerostructures - F50 Horizontal Stablizers
Boeing -3D-Modelling
/ Digitisation of drawings

Dhruv (Advanced Light Helicopter)
With a proven track record and established technology for manufacture of
helicopters and its components, the Helicopter Division commenced series
production of the Dhruv (Advanced Light Helicopter) in 2000 - 2001. The ALH is a
multi-role, multi-mission helicopter in 5.5 tonne class, fully designed and
developed by HAL. Built to FAR 29 specifications, the Dhruv is designed to meet
the requirements of both military and civil operators. The Dhruv is designed to
perform both utility and attack roles. With a twin-

^{_{gine
configuration, Dhruv allows continued flight virtually throughout the flight
envelope. The Dhruv incorporates number of advanced technologies; Integrated
Dynamic System (IDS), Anti-resonance Isolation System (ARIS), Full Authority
Digital Electronic Control (FADEC), Hingeless main rotor, Bearingless tail
rotor, and Automatic Flight Control System to name a few.}}

Aircraft Painting

Exclusive Paint hanger with dust free and controlled environment can
accommodate aircraft upto 50 seater capacity. Expertise available for
various types of aircraft painting systems like Poly-urethane, Epoxy,
Cellulose, etc.

Full range of facilities for testing of paints, paint thickness
measurement.

Rotables Overhaul And Repair

Extensive facilities for over 400 types of rotables of different aircraft
including HS-748, Dornier-228, HPT-32 and other medium category aircraft.

Rich experience of overhauling more than 50,000 rotables in the past.

Competent and qualified workforce to meet the exacting requirements of
aviation industry.

Shops built to clean room specifications and equipped with complete range
of test equipment.

Range of rotables which can be overhauled and repaired include the following:

Mechanical items like propellers, landing gears, actuators, wheel, brake
assembly, hydraulics, fuel and de-icing systems and accessories.

Instrument items like flight instruments, fuel quantity and fuel flow
system, pressurisation system instruments, Autopilot and all types of
pressure switches and gauges.

Electrical items like alternators, invertors, motors, regulators, control
and protection units, booster pumps, actuators, fans, batteries and voltage
regulators.

Avionic items pertaining to communication, navigation, and intercom
systems, weather radar and antenna.

Training:

Conversion training on maintenance and operations on our products.

FINANCIAL HIGH LIGHTS
_{^{Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited maintained the trend of growth during the financial year
2002 - 2003 and achieved all - time sales, profits and exports. The turnover
for the year was Rs. 3120 crores and profit was Rs. 433 crores. The export
turnover was Rs. 103.89 crores resulting in a growth of 55% over the
previous year. For the first time exports crossed Rs. 100 crore mark.

The
highlights are given below :}}
_{^{(Rupees in Crores
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_^2002-03

_^2001-02

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^{_{HINDUSTAN
AERONAUTICS LIMITED WINS INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD}}
^{_{M/S Global
Rating, United Kingdom in conjunction with The International Information and
Marketing Center (IIMC) has awarded the INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD AT
THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT (GLOBAL RATING LEADERS 2003) LONDON, UK to M/s.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Corporate Achievement in Quality and
Efficiency. Chairman HAL Shri. N.R. Mohanty received this prestigious award
in a colorful function organized at the famous Hampton Court Palace ,
London, on 23rd May 2003. The Summit provided an opportunity to create
global awareness of HAL in the presence of outstanding personalities from
the business world.
CHAIRMAN HAL Mr. N.R. MOHANTY (right) RECEIVING THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL
AWARD FROM Mr. FRANK McGLINN, PRESIDENT, M/S GLOBAL RATING ON 23 MAY 2003 AT
LONDON}}

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ONTACT:

_{^{Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (Ministry
of Defence, Department of Defence Production & Supplies)

15/1, Cubbon Road,

P.O. Box 5150,

Bangalore-560001

Phone :
22864636,
637,
22864639
to 643,
Fax: 080-22868758,
22867533 E-mail:
root@bnghalkarnic.in,
Website: http://www.hal-india.com/}}

^{_{HAL Products}}

_{^{GM (Marketing)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

15/1 Cubbon Road

Bangalore 560 001, India

Tel : 91 - 080 - 2865197
Fax : 91 - 080 - 2867140 Email : marketing@hal-india.com}}

^{_{Customer
Support}}

_{^{GM (Customer
Support) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 15/1 Cubbon Road Bangalore 560 001,
India Tel : 91 - 080 - 2866578 Fax : 91 - 080 - 2865275 Email :
customerservices@hal-india.com}}

^_Suppliers

_{^{AGM (Integrated
Material Management) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 15/1 Cubbon Road
Bangalore 560 001, India Tel : 91 - 080 - 2860292 Fax : 91 - 080 - 2867234
Email : imm@hal-india.com}}

^_Recruitment

_{^{AGM( Personnel &
Administration) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 15/1 Cubbon Road Bangalore 560
001, India Tel : 91 - 080 - 2862107 Fax : 91 - 080 - 2863432 Email :
recruitment@hal-india.com}}

An interesting write up on:
HAL Aerospace Museum and Heritage Center:
Refer: Warbirds of India at: www.warbirdsofindia.com by
Dr. Jagan Pillarisetti

_^Particulars	_^2002-03	_^2001-02
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_{^{Gross Block}}	_¹²¹¹	_¹⁰⁸⁵ ^{_{HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED WINS INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD}} ^{_{M/S Global Rating, United Kingdom in conjunction with The International Information and Marketing Center (IIMC) has awarded the INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD AT THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT (GLOBAL RATING LEADERS 2003) LONDON, UK to M/s. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Corporate Achievement in Quality and Efficiency. Chairman HAL Shri. N.R. Mohanty received this prestigious award in a colorful function organized at the famous Hampton Court Palace , London, on 23rd May 2003. The Summit provided an opportunity to create global awareness of HAL in the presence of outstanding personalities from the business world. CHAIRMAN HAL Mr. N.R. MOHANTY (right) RECEIVING THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD FROM Mr. FRANK McGLINN, PRESIDENT, M/S GLOBAL RATING ON 23 MAY 2003 AT LONDON}} C