New Delhi: British Aerospace on October 10 said the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers selected by India had greater performance and capability than the aircraft in service with the Royal Air Force (RAF).

Stating this, the leader of the RAF ace aerobatic team "Red Arrows", Spike Jepson, said the aircraft to be delivered to India had 30 per cent more range and 25 per cent more engine thrust.

The RAF team will participate with their Indian counterpart IAF (Indian Air Force)'s Surya Kiran aerobatic team over Hindon airbase on October 13.

The air show would mark the revival of fighter activity at the airbase after a gap of seven years.

All nine RAF display pilots are operational fast jet pilots from frontline squadrons of the British force who are being supported for their air show in India by a team of 40 other personnel.

Jepson said the Red Arrows would perform a number of new manouevres at the display including the spectacular "Fountain Split".

RAF Commander-in-Chief Air Marshal Joe French is accompanying the team to promote bilateral ties.

PTI