Open Science Day 2023 – IISc Bengaluru

✈️ Open Science Day 2023 – IISc Bengaluru Completely Handmade Indigenous Aircraft Models Display — Theme: India’s Aerospace Strength

Curated by: [Your Name / Team Name]. This display highlights India's progress in aerospace — from indigenous fighters and surveillance platforms to civil aircraft — using detailed handmade 2D/3D models with storytelling tags for each exhibit.

🛡️ Indigenous Fighter Aircraft

Tejas Mk1
India’s first lightweight, multirole, supersonic fighter aircraft developed by HAL.
Tejas Mk2
Enhanced version with extended range, higher payload capacity, and improved stealth features.
AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft)
India’s upcoming 5th-generation stealth fighter currently in development by DRDO and ADA.

🛰️ Indigenous Surveillance Aircraft

DRDO AEW&C NETRA
Airborne Early Warning & Control system, the “Eye in the Sky”, mounted on an Embraer platform.

🚛 Indigenous Military Transport Aircraft

Airbus C295
Tactical transport aircraft being produced under the “Make in India” initiative for the Indian Air Force.

🚁 Indigenous Utility Helicopter

HAL Rudra Mk3
Armed version of the ALH Dhruv helicopter, designed for multi-role operations including reconnaissance and attack.

👨‍✈️ Civil / Passenger Aircraft

NAL Hansa-NG (Indigenous)
Two-seater civil aircraft developed by CSIR-NAL, used for pilot training and general aviation.
Boeing 737-800NG
Narrow-body commercial airliner, widely used in domestic and regional passenger transport.
Boeing 777-300ER
Long-range, wide-body aircraft designed for international travel and long-haul operations.

🔍 Display Category Objective

To raise awareness among students, researchers, and visitors about India’s evolving aerospace capabilities—both in the defence and civil sectors—through handmade models with micro-detailing and storytelling.

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