ADA Tejas (LCA) News and Discussions

[nitesh]

Delta

There are ample evidence LCA is not mere a point defense interceptor there was change in ASR in 2003-2004 which has pretty much converted the small bird to not so small thing. Like In flight Refueling. If we see that it has already been tested for bombing runs and it's payload is not little either it is more then MiG21 (1.5 tons vs 2 tons). With new engine it will be carrying more weapons. The test pilots seems to be confident about it's capabilities. The only thing that I see is a bad PR exercise by ADA. We need to show our achievements whatever we did in spite of so many restrictions on us.

 

[VayuSena1]

Vayusena... I had a doubt... Looking at the pictures of the Tejas, it looks to me as if the rear view of the pilot when he turns around will be limited... is that true ???

If you are referring to the air force version, I would say that you are almost correct. There would be a very, very small blind spot exactly perpendicular to the neckline of the pilot, but it would be just about an inch or so maximum. However, this would not have any effect on the pilot's overall vision when engaging multiple enemies around in a "ball" formation.

This weakness that you say is there slightly in the Naval variant of the Tejas, in which one can clearly see the picture

It shows that the Naval Tejas has slightly different aerodynamic design with a nose droop and an elevated rear for the cockpit to suit carrier operations. But otherwise, both the variants have been designed quite well. I hope that certain shortcomings that we all are able to point out here would be rectified in the second and third blocks that are planned by the armed forces.

 

[nitesh]

Here it comes (again):
some infos are not correct like the number of test flights so please no argument on those lines

http://theasiandefence.blogspot.com/2009/04/israeli-radar-for-indias-lca.html

India is seeking to buy an EL/M-2052 active electronically scanned array radar from Israel’s Elta for its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), after efforts to develop a radar failed, Indian Defence Research and De*velopment Organisation (DRDO) sources said. The aircraft’s developer, the Bangalore-based Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), also is seeking a foreign firm to advise it about the flight tests. ADA is offering a two-part contract for 18 months of work leading up to initial operational clearance, and 24 months of work leading to final operational clearance.LCA prototypes have already flown about 600 test flights, one ADA official said. The single-seat, single-engine, supersonic LCA will soon begin weapons integration work, and the aim is to achieve initial operational clearance with the EL/M-2052 radar aboard.A DRDO team flew to Israel within the past two weeks, hoping to secure the radar in time to have it aboard the under-development LCA by next year, Indian Defence Ministry sources said.The radar will allow the LCA to detect, lock onto and pass information about 64 targets to the plane’s mission computer.Since 1991, India has spent more than $50 million to develop a Multi Mode Radar, which was originally to have been designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and the DRDO for service beginning in 1998.The LCA program was launched in 1983. ADA is leading the development with help from HAL.

 

[Rahul Singh]

What hppened to PV-5 any updates?


PS. Admin and Mods- Please add 'ADA' to header. Agency resposible should get credit.

 

[pyromaniac]

India's Tejas could get Israeli radar

The Indian air force could equip its Aeronautical Development Agency Tejas light combat aircraft with an off-the-shelf Israeli-made radar until a local version is manufactured.

Israel Aerospace Industries' subsidiary Elta Systems last year began talks with Indian companies that are involved in an effort to develop an indigenous radar for the Tejas, with the discussions linked to Elta's active electronically scanned array EL/M-2052.

India's defence ministry has appointed Hindustan Aeronautics to co-ordinate the effort, as the company has a wider co-operation agreement in place with IAI.

New Delhi's indigenous multimode radar programme has run into difficulties because of the technologies linked to it.


Elta is completing the development of its EL/M-2052 system with a prototype being test flown using an IAI-owned Boeing 737 testbed. Elta claims that the long-range AESA fire control system is capable of detecting 64 targets, and of simultaneously engaging "several" using radar-guided missiles.

For ground surveillance, the design is capable of generating high-resolution synthetic aperture radar imagery and of detecting moving surface targets, and can also be used to support maritime surveillance tasks, says Elta.

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/03/05/323365/indias-tejas-could-get-israeli-radar.html

 

[Rahul Singh]

LF- Fantastic work. Those pictures are valuless. Any update on PV-5. I'm dieing to see it flying.

 

[nitesh]

What hppened to PV-5 any updates?


PS. Admin and Mods- Please add 'ADA' to header. Agency resposible should get credit.

I am waiting for LSP 3 also. Rahul, why to add ADA it's just Tejas sweet little but deadly teajs. Let's keep it that way. What you say guys

 

[Rahul Singh]

Because ADA / DRDO never got credit for their work instead got critisim for 'not-good'. Today after decades of hard work TEJAS is making us proud and this is all because of ADA. So i feel we on our part should give then credit for making us proud by adding ADA with LCA......All my openion.

 

[VayuSena1]

Because ADA / DRDO never got credit for their work instead got critisim for 'not-good'. Today after decades of hard work TEJAS is making us proud and this is all because of ADA. So i feel we on our part should give then credit for making us proud by adding ADA with LCA......All my openion.

I agree with you.

 

[venkat]

Because ADA / DRDO never got credit for their work instead got critisim for 'not-good'. Today after decades of hard work TEJAS is making us proud and this is all because of ADA. So i feel we on our part should give then credit for making us proud by adding ADA with LCA......All my openion.

LCA is born out of ":l_kiss:" between ADA and HAL.

 

[nitesh]

I agree with you.

Done rahul and thanks vayusena1.

 

[Pintu]

Very great thread going, thanks and regards, guys.

LCA Tejas completed 1088 test flights.
link: http://www.ada.gov.in/Others/Curren...-Mar-09_Tejas-LCA_/_31-Mar-09_tejas-lca_.html

 

[deltacamelately]

Nitesh Reply

Delta

There are ample evidence LCA is not mere a point defense interceptor there was change in ASR in 2003-2004 which has pretty much converted the small bird to not so small thing. Like In flight Refueling. If we see that it has already been tested for bombing runs and it's payload is not little either it is more then MiG21 (1.5 tons vs 2 tons). With new engine it will be carrying more weapons. The test pilots seems to be confident about it's capabilities. The only thing that I see is a bad PR exercise by ADA. We need to show our achievements whatever we did in spite of so many restrictions on us.

Nitesh,

My contention doesn't restricts the Tejas as a mere point defence interceptor. I have said it before, the original design of the LCA was for point defence interdiction, however, with the changing geo political scenario and the IAF's priorities and demands, the LCA has grow bigger, heavier, giving it more space to grow. Also, as about its tonnage carrying capacity, remember that this is the reason that this bird now requires a more powerful engine. Just like the MiG21, most A2A interceptors also have limited A2G capabilities. There is no denial anywhere. Add to this, the news of a possible AESA Radar getting aboard the LCA or to that effect any other PD Interceptor will definitely give it a decent RSTA capability. More power to this bird.

 

[Daredevil]

LCA Tejas Cockpit

 

[Soham]

Nice find DD.
Alas ! Its not as beautiful as the Rafale's...

 

[Daredevil]

We are still taking baby steps Soham, expect it to be more aesthetic in later versions. Important thing is, it works .

 

[EnlightenedMonk]

The inside of my car looks something like that... :113:

 

[Rahul Singh]

LCA is born out of ":l_kiss:" between ADA and HAL.

No, LCA-TEJAS is entirely an ADA/DRDO product. Developing sub-parts doesn't means partners.

Done rahul .

Thousand thanks to u NITESH.

The inside of my car looks something like that... :113:

I like LCA's cockpit because it looks more usefull and robust than just fancy. Those small Back-To-Home MFDs will make hell of the difference during EW missions......BTW u must be having BMW 760LI


Heard sometime ago that 'CSIO' has developed a wide angled HUD. Does any one of you have info in this regard?

 

[Dark Sorrow]

LCA is having 6 multi-function display uints. Most standard modern plane have just 5.
Does anyone has any information about helmet mounted displays used for Tejas?

 

[nitesh]

thanks to ritesh for providing me the link: http://www.india-defence.com/reports/2584

guys any updates on this?