Surya Kiran (literally meaning, Sun Rays), is the aerobatic demonstration team of the Indian Air Force, successors to the Thunderbolts. The squadron is primarily composed of the indigenously manufactured fighter, the Kiran Mk II, and they're based at the Bidar Air Force Station in Karnataka. The Indian Air Force has placed an order for 16 HJT-32 that will replace the Kiran MK II.

See also:

• Surya Kiran predecessors: the Thunderbolts
• The most famous and loved maneuver of the Surya Kirans - THE HEART IN THE SKY.

External links

• The Indian Armed Forces, Surya Kiran page
• The Ed Steenhoek list of Military Aerobatic Teams, Surya Kiran page
• Bharat-rakshak.com, Surya Kiran page
• Video from Google videos

Indian Air Force