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F-35Bs on Uk carriers are a prime example of this. Otherwise they would have gone for F-35As. Takeoff distance is closely coupled with how much payload you can carry. If you increase the payload, you increase the takeoff distance. Take Mig29s as a example. The airforce version has a 2 ton more...

That isn't the point. Whatever issues you have mentioned are the fault of F-35 design. Again, I am not against the TEDBF design in anyway. I am not saying we should remove canard or delta wing or make it like F-35 or to remove arresters and make vertical landings(the reason for high fuel...

With all due respect, I humbly disagree. I don't see the need for a stealthy nose cone (which does the opposite of decreasing drag) and conformal sensors if there was no need for stealth at all. No need for semi recessed pylons as well. From what I have read and seen (including that interview...

That is precisely why I am in favour of TVC. With TVC, you can lessen the use of canards, which is one most radar reflective part(when moving) on this aircraft. With tvc and semi recessed pylons, this will be as good as a proper 5th gen, with almost no compromises. But the biggest advantage...

TVC is a must on this one..Fluidic or otherwise.

Naval AMCA?? When did that happen? Source please..

So IMHO, MRFA is for immediate requirement only. ORCA should be looked as extra airframes which will come in the future. IAF will need more squadrons in the future. Regional and world scenario is changing fast.

I haven't found anything regarding the weight of TEDBF so I could be wrong but I don't see how that is possible since TEDBF is almost a full metre shorter than AMCA. Also a high T/W ratio is a necessity for the Navy(STOBAR carriers) and not something that is nice to have. If possible, please...

Well, I think by design, TEDBF will have more T/W ratio than AMCA (considering whatever engine can be mounted on AMCA can be mounted on TEDBF as well). Sometimes it is beneficial to have better T/W ratio than better RCS. This was the reason for IAF deploying Mig-29s in Ladakh. That is why I...

I am not denying the drone warrior idea, nor am I saying that what chinese are doing is better(it was just a non technical, light hearted point). Carrier aircrafts are not only used for offence but also defence. They are somewhat important when it comes to defending against air based assets of...

IMHO, it still is a shame. Having a background in IT means I have limited knowledge about aerodynamics but I would think that since TEDBF is already designed with a flat belly, having an IWB wont change too many flight dynamics. It can be taken up after doing all the research for the non stealth...

But isn't that being a bit short-sighted?? I do agree with their reasoning of being able to carry more/heavier payloads but even in the near future there will be stealthy threats to our carriers, either ground based ones or from another carrier (JC-31). IN will have to scramble their own jets in...

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Heya fellas, I have been visiting this forum for a long time. Only now, I decided to make an account and ask a few questions. I hope to be in your care. I have two basic queries about TEDBF. 1) Will it have an internal weapons bay, at least in the future? Is HAL/ADA even planning for this at...