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# Surya KiranSurya Kiran

The Indian Air Force’s demonstration team. Its name means “Sun Rays”; its programme in Hawk training aircraft includes nine-aircraft formations.

<dl>

<dt>Country</dt>
<dd>India</dd>

<dt>The story begins</dt>
<dd>1996</dd>

<dt>Aircraft</dt>
<dd>BAE Hawk Mk.132</dd>

<dt>Aircraft category</dt>
<dd>Training aircraft</dd></dl>

History and features

## About the team

The team dates back to 1996. Its name means “Sun Rays”; the Indian Air Force team’s programme in Hawk training aircraft includes nine-aircraft formations.

Aircraft

## BAE Hawk Mk.132

Aircraft category: training aircraft. Aircraft types and variants may change over a team’s history. Check the team’s programme for the aircraft and formation used in a particular display.

Where the team performs

## Airshows featuring the team

Examples of airshows where the team has appeared. Check the organiser's information for the next edition's participants.

### Dubai Airshow

Dubai, UAE

[Dubai Airshow](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/airshows#dubai-airshow)

[Show documented appearances](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams/schedule?group=surya-kiran)

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