Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  officially delivered the first production ‘HF-24 Marut’ to the IAF.

“The HAL HF-24 Marut (“Spirit of the Tempest”) was an Indian fighter-bomber aircraft, developed with German aircraft designer Kurt Tank as lead designer. The Marut holds the distinction of being the first Indian developed jet aircraft, and also being the first Asian jet fighter to go beyond prototype/test phase, and into successful production and active service (Russia/Soviet Union excluded). On 17 June 1961, the type conducted its maiden flight; on 1 April 1967, the first production Marut was officially delivered to the IAF. It was in IAF service From 1967-1983.”