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Few more points: 1> There is strong possibility of an Astra Mk1A using an Indian AESA seeker, with Mk1 becoming a cheap baseline option. 2> Production lot Astra Mk2 will be most definitely with Indian AESA seeker. 3> Astra IR is in development. This will have kinematic characteristics of Astra...

India ordered huge R27 stocks recently. So its not that simple I suppose. Of course India's Astra is better than the R77 series. My whole point is about making the LCA more attractive to countries which already use Russian munitions. In case LCA + Astra combo becomes expensive, a country may opt...

MiG 29s too I suppose. Having said that I am in favour of integrating Archers and Alamos with the LCA. Will make the platform even more attractive to countries like Egypt, Algeria, etc which operate these Russian weapons. Of course first priority should be to sell Astra.

New ones were ordered https://theprint.in/defence/wiser-after-balakot-india-orders-missiles-worth-700-million-from-russia/249553/

Newer versions were ordered in 2020. The 1990s wala items are being phased out.

I wonder why R77 and R27 have not been integrated on the LCA. We have huge numbers of them.

With a useful A2A load, how is the 1.1M speed achieved? Diving and levelling, or with own engine's dry thrust? How long can the 1.1M speed be sustained? Lots of questions to be answered. Token supercruise speed and sustenance is of no use other than appearing on brochures.

If metal cutting has began for the Mk2 then HAL should allow reporters to come see the progress and report on it. This will put all claims to rest for now.

Most overseas items are from Europe, particularly France. Minimal from USA apart from engine. Which makes me want to reiterate my statement that the LCA in its current form is a Mini Mirage 2000++. And that's a good thing. Also, our aircraft design philosophy is very French.

Are these high precision laser aligned jigs?

Correct. We also need a DGA type central procurement agency along with an export agency. Along with a thorough ITAR audit of our domestic platforms.

Argentina will not buy the LCA. Probably some version of the MiG 29.

They were able to do so with the F35 because no European manufacturer had an equivalent program. Same reason why you see Typhoons in European service but not F15s. Because Europeans have an equivalent. They didn't have an F16 class of jet, hence F16 found a market in Europe. But yes HAL will...

A wide body and narrow body will solve many problems but for now we are dependent on foreign vendors for the platform. I wouldn't be surprised if Vietnam gets the Gripen-E. It also depends on their relations with China. If things nosedive quickly we can kiss LCA prospects goodbye. Else Vietnam...

Sell 3 squadrons of the LCA Mk2 with all the bells and whistles to Vietnam and watch the Chinese burn. I had written a long ass post somewhere on this forum where I mentioned that we are approaching US-Russia-China level as a country where we make all our platforms, munitions, and electronics at...

We should sign them on as customers for the LCA Mk2 as soon as prototype is rolled out. And preferably take some development costs from them in the process as well. In return we can customise the plane exactly as they want with any mix of Indian, western, and Russian kit. From the Indian basket...

I'm very happy with AKM's Hamara Tejas program. No bullshit. No youngster youngster Kalam Kalam. Mostly crisp and clear content, along with detailed views of some facilities. Last episode on iron bird and its team was excellent. The fact that they will build a bigger iron bird for the Mk2, and...

LCA used Mirage 2000 as benchmark and designers must have thoroughly studied the strengths and weaknesses of it while doing the work for the LCA. I believe our aircraft design philosophy is very European in that aspect.

ACM can say what he wants but as long as political leadership is resolute LCA Mk2 will go through. RKSB got a 3 month extension I think. Isnt he inn line to be next CDS?

This is not an area to penny pinch about. The capability will come in handy bigtime.