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Yes Polish Iskras were good as it perfectly mimicked the MiG.Which is all the more proof that something isn't right about this urgency. The maintenance and service costs for such small number of jets are still significant. Given the small purchase if it comes through, HAL may refuse to provide overhauling as it might prove uneconomical to service jets in such limited numbers. And what is the point in ending up with 4 different types of Trainer aircraft anyways?
Truth be told, India should have brought more of those Polish Iskras. The pilots who've trained in them are all praise for it.
But, with Kiran Mk-2 going to retire, we need quick replacement.
Not going to the fact whether IAF needs three stage trainers. Or whether one stage trainers can replace other or rookie pilots can migrate from stage 1 to stage 3 directly, as I don't know the technical requirement.
Just wanted to push across that this move is not the end of IJT Sitara as presented in this thread.