Intermediate Jet Trainer commences spin flight testing

The indigenous Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), designed and developed by HAL to replace the ageing Kiran aircraft fleet of the IAF, has commenced spin flight testing in Bengaluru.

The spin testing of an aircraft is the most crucial phase of its flight testing. Accordingly, the testing will be gradually progressed to assess the behaviour of the aircraft till six turn spins to either side to meet the targeted requirement.

According to a release by HAL, the IJT has already been tested to its full envelope in terms of speed, altitude, and load factor and has also been integrated with drop tanks as well as bombs.