ADA Tejas (LCA) News and Discussions

[Payeng]

My guess a pair of R-73, 2 LGB, 2 EFTs and 1 targeting pod under the fuselage.

 

[Payeng]

I am just curious where the cannon is located????? Anyone....

 

[p2prada]

That looks like the Mk-82 mated with Griffin kit.

The gun;



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[bassi.gurjeet]

hi to everyone ...just wanna to knw ..Iss raat ki subah kab hogi ...when will tejas for navy takeoff .

 

[Bhon]

hi to everyone ...just wanna to knw ..Iss raat ki subah kab hogi ...when will tejas for navy takeoff .

Navy will induct the MK-II version. As of now, wing design and engine tweaks are underway. Hopefully later this year.

 

[shuvo@y2k10]

can anyone tell me what is the exact role of tejas in iaf order of battle?

 

[Godless-Kafir]

can anyone tell me what is the exact role of tejas in iaf order of battle?

Sitting duck cum flying duck.

 

[shuvo@y2k10]

is it possible that rd-33 engine of sukhoi-30mki be installed on tejas to give us a indian version of mig-31?

 

[Godless-Kafir]

is it possible that rd-33 engine of sukhoi-30mki be installed on tejas to give us a indian version of mig-31?

That will mean massive restructuring of the aircraft, the RD33 fan dia is much larger and not to mention huge rework on all the plumbing and wiring. Its not worth the trade off.

 

[Iamanidiot]

Guys just watch the will pack SAAB Gripen as LCA Tejas 2

 

[p2prada]

is it possible that rd-33 engine of sukhoi-30mki be installed on tejas to give us a indian version of mig-31?

Wrong designations. RD-33 belongs to the Mig-29. MKI carries the AL-31FP. LCA is not the equivalent of the Mig-31 as it cannot fly as fast or as high. It is not a requirement.

 

[p2prada]

Guys just watch the will pack SAAB Gripen as LCA Tejas 2

Not a chance. The LCA Mk2 model was shown during the air show. It is a tweaked MK1.

 

[nitesh]

aouch:

The Hindu : News / National : Navy chief says ADA let it down on LCA front

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma on Saturday lambasted the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for frequent time overruns in the development of the Naval version of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).

"They [ADA] focused largely on the Air Force programme and the LCA [Navy] did fall behind"¦. There have been many promises made by the ADA but they failed us," he told The Hindu on Saturday on the sidelines of the ongoing multi-naval Milan initiative hosted by the Navy.

 

[Armand2REP]

For Tejas the wait continues

Published: Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012, 12:11 IST
By Hemanth CS | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA

January 10, 2011, was supposed to be a big day for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme as it was on this day that the aircraft—under development for more than two decades—was to get the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC), signalling that it has crossed the first hurdle to join Indian Air Force (IAF).

However, on that day, the aircraft was given only partial clearance (IOC-1) for failing to meet the IAF's requirement. A year after, it is stuck with the IOC-1 tag.

Now, to enter the IAF, the aircraft will first have to get another IOC, which will be followed by rigorous flight testing by IAF pilots. It will also have to pitch for Final Operational Clearance (FOC), stating it is squadron-ready.

Again, to get close to being squadron-ready, the agencies involved in the development of the aircraft will have to deliver two versions of LCA limited series production—LSP-7 and 8—to Aircraft Systems and Testing Establishment (ASTE), IAF's flight testing institute.

However, the two aircraft—LSP-7 and 8—are yet to take to the skies. They were scheduled to be tested last year and released to the ASTE by now for user trials and for being certified as squadron-fit.

Ministry of defence sources told DNA that LSP-7 would take to the skies in a few weeks, following which it would be released to ASTE for carrying user trials.

During the user trials, the 'angle of attack' would be increased from the present 20°-22° to 26°-28° degrees and gravitation (G) limit would be raised from the present 6Gs to 8Gs.

Sources said if the aircraft are realised for user trials as per schedule, FOC could be obtained in two years.

For Tejas, the wait continues - Bangalore - DNA

 

[sathya]

LCA-Tejas has completed 1774 Test Flights successfully. (02-Feb-2012).

(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-211,PV3-330,LSP1-67,LSP2-198,PV5-36,LSP3-46,LSP4-43,LSP5-63)


LCA-Tejas has completed 1772 Test Flights successfully. (30-Jan-2012).

(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-211,PV3-330,LSP1-67,LSP2-198,PV5-36,LSP3-46,LSP4-43,LSP5-61)

 

[sathya]

self deleted.........

 

[ashicjose]

we should start inducting tejas as it is ( at least one squadron ) , if there any improvements to be done update the same or replace with new.I hope you guys agree.

 

[bhramos]

The Hindu : News / National : Navy chief says ADA let it down on LCA front

 

[Aditya Mookerjee]

Idea for the Light Combat Aircraft.

I feel what I am about to express is significant. The Light Combat Aircraft is a wonderful, beautiful aircraft. It should be developed as a jet trainer. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited should make a version of the Light Combat Aircraft, as a jet trainer for the pilots. Only the MiG 21's were a problem. No Mirage 2000, Jaguar aircraft, or MiG 29 has crashed to my knowledge. And, only 1 Sukhoi-30 MK1 has crashed recently.
The main point is, why should we buy jet trainers from abroad? Something smells fishy, in the state of affairs for the jet trainer. People will point fingers on the defense ministry, perhaps not on the Defence Minister.

 

[Armand2REP]

Make LCA into an advanced jet trainer? That is one hell of an expensive AJT.