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India prepares to test its new trainer aircraft with Russian propellers

New Delhi, India - They will be used for IAF pilots' training stage 2

India will begin this month the flight tests for its new trainer aircraft powered by Russian AL-55 I engines, "Hindu" newspaper reported today, adding that the new Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) will be used by Indian Air Force (IAF) that should order about 200 of them. Russian manufacturer Saturn specifically designed the AL-55 I for the IAF giving then the license to build them to Hindustan Aeronautics...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103963
Rome, Italy, 05/06/2009 12:13
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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