Sagar Pawan
| Sagar Pawan | |
|---|---|
HJT-16 Kiran of Sagar Pawan | |
| Active | 2003-2010 |
| Disbanded | 2010 |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Navy |
| Role | Aerobatic display |
| Garrison/HQ | INS Hansa, Dabolim, Goa |
| Colors | Dark blue and white |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Trainer | HAL Kiran |
Sagar Pawan (transl. Sea breeze) was an aerobatics demonstration team of the Indian Navy's aviation arm. The team was formed as a part of squadron 551 in 2003. While in operation, it was one of the only two naval aerobatic teams in the world along with the Blue Angels of the US Navy.
The team used four modified Hindustan Aeronautics HJT-16 Kiran trainer aircraft, painted in dark blue and white colour scheme. The team was based out of INS Hansa in Dabolim, Goa and had performed across India on various occasions such as the Navy Day celebrations. In late 2010, the team was disbanded due to the shortage of Kiran training aircraft.