Aero India 2013

[B2 Spirit]

Hi guys,
Haven't seen a thread from Aero India held at Yelahanka Air Base in Bengaluru, (plenty from cold n dark Northolt) so thought would share a few pics from the heat!

Over all, very disappointing show, huge crowds, very unorganised and most of the IAF gems were static with huge signs in the way - examples below.
The crowd area was not big enough, double fences with armed guards stopping you pushing over the inner fence, and every time you raised your arm to take a photo, about 6 people tried to duck under your arm and push in front of you (and that was on a supposedly trade day...!)

For me though, some of the highlights were the visitors for VIP transportation in & out of the show, along with the new home grown equipment.

Anyway, heres a few of the static examples:


IA-1151 Dhruv Indian Army by JaffaPix, on Flickr


CG-772 Dornier 228 Indian Coast Guard by JaffaPix, on Flickr


ZP-5123 Mil-17 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

This Jag had a spare engine, bombs, fuel tanks and all possible items around it, not photo friendly!

JS-198 Jaguar Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

Examples of the new home team:

KH-2005 Tejas Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


ZP-4602 Light Combat Helicopter Indian Army by JaffaPix, on Flickr

and more examples of the signs...!

CU-2291 Mig-21 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


KB-3112 Mig-29 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

First PC-7 for the IAF:

P-101 PC-7 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


KF-104 Mirage 2000 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


KC-3806 C-130J Hercules Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

[B2 Spirit]

so for the flying display.... Split in two parts each day. Photos from 2 different locations on 2 days.

IAF Su30 flew twice each day. They had 1 static and 3 on the far side for flying displays. Not a great demo (the Rafale & F-16 really put it to shame!)

SB-311 Su-30 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


SB-323 Su-30 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


SB-311 Su-30 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

Heat Haze was a real killer....

SB-323 Su-30 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


331 Rafale French Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

There was 1 hawk static, and 2 parked on the flight line, but I only saw this one departing, didn't see a Hawk display.

A-3634 Hawk Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

so thank goodness these guys turned up. I've been lucky to see them more than once in the last few years,

Russian Knights & RA-76713 IL-76 arriving by JaffaPix, on Flickr


"20" Su-27UB of the Russian Knights by JaffaPix, on Flickr

and this year the 4 ship is using flares again.

Su-27 Russian Knights & flares by JaffaPix, on Flickr


Su-27 Russian Knights & flares by JaffaPix, on Flickr


Blue20 Su-27 Russian Knights by JaffaPix, on Flickr

[B2 Spirit]

so some of the visiting aircraft. There was an Emb145 (but didnt manage to get a photo as departed at sunset) and other wise an IL76 on the day before I was there.

However, 3 different An-32's were caught:

K-2670 An32 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


K-2734 An-32 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

We also caught a few different Do228 (again some the HAL local built version)

HM-682 Do228 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


HM-669 Do228 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

and a few different HS-748 (some local built!)

H-2179 HS748 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr


H-2372 HS748 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

but for me - this was the best by far, simply looked immaculate:

BH-1010 HS-748 Indian Air Force by JaffaPix, on Flickr

I hope some photos of interest there, something different. . . . . .
cheers

[nigelblake]

Not bad at all, I really like the AN-32 shots especially!

[McG]

How good does that last HS-748 look!

[tommc]

Great variety under less than ideal conditions by the look of it.

That HS748 looks fantastic, thanks for posting.

[Niallxg]

That last HS748 looks lovely.

Did Agusta have an involvement in the development of the "Light Combat Helicopter" - some similarities with the A129 Mangusta. Cool scheme.

[tommercer]

Great set from what looks like a very interesting show

[nubrawarriors]

Dave,

this year was the toughest security there has been inside the exhibition area. I had a press pass, which said all areas and was refused entry to the flightline. Group 4 security were responsible along with MOD auxiliary. After going to every show since 1996, I guess it is time to call it a day. As always the show produces good subjects and here are a couple.


SY-010 by Nubrawarriors, on Flickr

Seychelles AF Do228.


KW3555 by Nubrawarriors, on Flickr

EMB145 AEW



HU512 by Nubrawarriors, on Flickr

Historic Flt Tiger Moth

Phil

[B2 Spirit]

The AEW Emb, and the SAR 228 had left before I got there.....!
and the TMoth didnt fly on the 2 days I was present due to winds or birds....! (too many Eagles flying about...!)

[swingy]

Great shots. Those signs would have driven me crazy.

[B2 Spirit]

couple of the new boys in action I missed:


KH-2014 Tejas Indian AF by JaffaPix, on Flickr


ZP4601 IndianAF by JaffaPix, on Flickr

[trend71uk]

Some really interesting aircraft there . Some great shots despite the challenging conditions !
That last HS.748 is superb . I would have been chuffed t bits to get that one !
Cheers, Mark

[Agg]

Are the Knights flying Su-35s now? I have to admit that I dont know how to tell the different Flankers apart

The signs would have driven me crazy too...

[B2 Spirit]

Are the Knights flying Su-35s now? I have to admit that I dont know how to tell the different Flankers apart

no - Su27 still.

[st24]

Very nice collection, as said those signs apart. Loving the An32 and '748s... I just wonder why nations such as India have to prove a point and develop their own combat machines when surely there are more superior ones available off the shelf. That LCA looks even weedier than a Gripen and the LCH looks like an uglified (if possible) YAH-63 ; horrible looking thing.

[Maisie]

That Mig-21 looks a bit beefy!! Overall top shots, a shame about the signs but it happens!

[JJC]

Very nice collection, as said those signs apart. Loving the An32 and '748s... I just wonder why nations such as India have to prove a point and develop their own combat machines when surely there are more superior ones available off the shelf. That LCA looks even weedier than a Gripen and the LCH looks like an uglified (if possible) YAH-63 ; horrible looking thing.

Gotta use that aid money somewhere....