Minister's David Cameron's visit to India BAE Systems secured a second order worth over £500 million.
Tyagi said that the initial order placed by the IAF in 2004 for 66 Hawks has already been fulfilled.
"Order placed in 2004 for first batch of 66 Hawks include direct supply of 24 Aircraft from BAE Systems and 42 Aircraft produced at HAL under license from BAE Systems. All 66 Aircraft have been delivered to IAF," Tyagi said.
The AJT Hawk forms a vital cog in the IAF's flight training system as it is primarily used for basic, advanced and weapons training of the pilots.
Prior to its induction into the IAF the rookie pilots after training on the basic trainer's HPT-32 Deepak and the Kiran Mk 2 were directly send to fly fighter aircraft like the MiG-2 1's and Jaguars. The Hawk has filled this void and made the training process more structured.
While the IAF trains its pilots on the Hawk at the Air Force Station Bidar, the Indian Navy which inducted the aircraft last year trains its pilots at INS Dega, Vishakhapatnam.
A hawk-eye view
The Hawk AJT is a dual seat multi-purpose aircraft powered by a single Rolls Royce Adour Mk.871 engine. The Hawk AJT is primarily used for basic, advanced and weapons training of the pilots. The cockpit provides an excellent field of view for both pilots. The instructor's station in the rear cockpit has appropriate override control of vital functions.