Bharat Rakshak:Indian Air Force

A wingmans view of TD-1

A wingmans view of TD-1

Big Bird - Little Bird

HAL Tejas TD-1 wiht an An-124 Condor

Show off the Tricolor

In the clear blue skies

HAL Tejas TD-1 during its airworthy days

Into the Sunset - TD1

TD1 (KH2001) flew into the Sunset years ago - the aircraft has been stripped down of all usable parts and will be a grounded airframe for years to come

At Aero India 2001

KH2001 received a thunderous applause at Aero India 2001

First Flight of the LCA!

KH2001, being piloted by Wg. Cdr. Rajiv Kothiyal, in the skies over Bangalore on its first flight on 04 January 2001.

First Flight of the LCA!

KH2001, being piloted by Wg. Cdr. Rajiv Kothiyal, in the skies over Bangalore on its first flight on 04 January 2001.

First Flight of the LCA!

KH2001, being piloted by Wg. Cdr. Rajiv Kothiyal, in the skies over Bangalore on its first flight on 04 January 2001.

Prototype TD-1 parked on the tarmac

Prototype TD-1 parked on the tarmac at Yelahanka AFS, Bangalore. Prototype TD-1 (KH2001) was rolled out on 17 November 1995 and Prototype TD-2 (KH2002) was rolled out on 14 August 1997.

KH2001 during its fourth flight, on February 9th, at Aero India 2001

A stunning photo set of KH2001 during its fourth flight, on February 9th, at Aero India 2001. Carefully examine the first picture and you will spot HAL Airport. The KH in the aircrafts serial number stands for Kota Harinarayana - the Inspiring Director

KH2001 undergoes taxi tests

KH2001 undergoes taxi tests, on 28 and 31 December 2000, a few days before its first flight on 04 January 2001.

KH2001 undergoes taxi tests

KH2001 undergoes taxi tests, on 28 and 31 December 2000, a few days before its first flight on 04 January 2001.

KH2001 during its fourth flight, on February 9th, at Aero India 2001

A stunning photo set of KH2001 during its fourth flight, on February 9th, at Aero India 2001. Carefully examine the first picture and you will spot HAL Airport. The KH in the aircrafts serial number stands for Kota Harinarayana - the Inspiring Director

KH2001 on its fifth flight

KH2001 on its fifth flight, over the skies of Bangalore. As of 02 June 2001, the LCA completed 12 flawless flights and its first block of tests.

KH2001 undergoes taxi tests

KH2001 undergoes taxi tests, on 28 and 31 December 2000, a few days before its first flight on 04 January 2001.

KH2001 during its fourth flight, on February 9th, at Aero India 2001

A stunning photo set of KH2001 during its fourth flight, on February 9th, at Aero India 2001. Carefully examine the first picture and you will spot HAL Airport. The KH in the aircrafts serial number stands for Kota Harinarayana - the Inspiring Director

Prototype TD-1 parked on the tarmac

Prototype TD-1 parked on the tarmac at Yelahanka AFS, Bangalore. Prototype TD-1 (KH2001) was rolled out on 17 November 1995 and Prototype TD-2 (KH2002) was rolled out on 14 August 1997.

Prototype TD-1 parked on the tarmac

Prototype TD-1 parked on the tarmac at Yelahanka AFS, Bangalore. Prototype TD-1 (KH2001) was rolled out on 17 November 1995 and Prototype TD-2 (KH2002) was rolled out on 14 August 1997.

KH2001 on static display at Aero India 2003.

KH2001 on static display at Aero India 2003.

This view of TD-1 KH-2001 from below shows the details of lower fuselage.

This view of TD-1 KH-2001 from below shows the details of lower fuselage.

KH-2001 during its second set of flight tests

KH-2001 during its second set of flight tests

A clear view of the underside of KH-2001 as it banks 90 degrees

A clear view of the underside of KH-2001 as it banks 90 degrees

One for the Desktop!

TD-1 KH-2001 captured against the blue skies of the Deccan

KH-2001 during its first set of flight tests.

KH-2001 during its first set of flight tests.

TD-1 KH-2001 from below

This view of TD-1 KH-2001 from below shows the details of lower fuselage.

TD-1 on Camera against a spectacular sky background

Gp Capt Rakesh Bhaduria captures the TD-1 on Camera against a spectacular sky background with swirling clouds and deep blue tinge.

TD-1 on Camera against a spectacular sky background

Gp Capt Rakesh Bhaduria captures the TD-1 on Camera against a spectacular sky background with swirling clouds and deep blue tinge.

TD-1 on Camera against a spectacular sky background

Gp Capt Rakesh Bhaduria captures the TD-1 on Camera against a spectacular sky background with swirling clouds and deep blue tinge.

TD1 and TD2 take off in formation

TD1 and TD2 take off in formation from the HAL airport