, WARTON, UK: The first two Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers for the Indian Air Force (IAF) are entering final assembly ahead of flight testing at BAE Systems in Warton, Lancashire.
The aircraft (designated HT001 and HT002) are the first of 66 new Hawks for the IAF and the delivery represents a significant event for the programme. Following major equipment fit and systems testing at Brough, the aircraft were transported by road to Warton where the wings will be fitted to the fuselages and the aircraft will undergo a series of tests prior to first flight.
The first batch of 24 aircraft will be built at BAE Systems
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