Tejas to get “HF” Designation by year end

BY: IDRW NEWS NETWORK

Last Fighter aircraft to get HF (Hindustan Fighter) Designation was HF-24 Marut , almost five decades ago when Marut first flew in late 50′s , Tejas will get HF Designation by year end at the same time when IOC ( initial operational clearance ) is achieved .

HAL and ADA have send a file containing possible HF designations based on various parameters. Parameters include year of project start ,first roll out, or the first flight it self .

after HF Designation has been granted LCA Tag will be completely dropped and will not be used further officially .

Hindustan is added to every aircraft produced in India for very long time now , even new aircrafts has per their usage are given Designation , Trainer are designated Hindustan Trainer (HT-2) or Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT-36) , Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT-40) and Hindustan Fighter for a fighter aircraft ,it been long five decades for this designation to be revived .