ADA Tejas (LCA) News and Discussions

[thakur_ritesh]

formality over

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Second squadron (20nos) of 'Tejas' fighter jet ordered by IAF

"Now, LCA (light combat aircraft) is a reality," said Antony, who recalled that he had received suggestions when he took over as defence minister that the Tejas, the Arjun battle tank and the Akash missile programmes be scrapped. "Despite all those prophecies of doom, all (three projects) are becoming a reality."

this is precisely the reason why our raksha mantri antony commands my respect. our country owes a lot to him for the way indigenous defence projects have propped up off late, a great service to the nation!

 

[Rahul Singh]

A two-seat naval version of the plane, which was rolled out on Tuesday by the minister, will take to the skies around October, said P.S. Subramanyam, programme director at ADA.

Why these reporters don't visit ENT specialist regularly? Why they don't get proper hearing aid? Why the hear October in place of December?

God save Bharat from theses so-called fourth pillar of democracy, this community so quality and standard less that even a dog will not will lift his legs for____!!!!

 

[nandu]

Second squadron (20nos) of 'Tejas' fighter jet ordered by IAF

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has won the approval to buy 20 additional Tejas fighter jets, the home-grown light combat aircraft to be built by military plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), defence minister A.K. Antony said on Tuesday.

The defence acquisition council has cleared the plan, he said. So far, IAF has ordered 28 Tejas aircraft, currently under development at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the design agency for the aircraft.

The additional order would give a boost to the indigenous plane project, which has faced an uncertain future due to delays in its development and certification.

"Now, LCA (light combat aircraft) is a reality," said Antony, who recalled that he had received suggestions when he took over as defence minister that the Tejas, the Arjun battle tank and the Akash missile programmes be scrapped. "Despite all those prophecies of doom, all (three projects) are becoming a reality."

The Tejas was conceived in the 1980s to replace the ageing fleet of Russian MiG-21 planes.

The project got the government's nod in 1990, a prototype was rolled out in the middle of that decade, and the first Tejas took to the skies in 2001.

Since then, 12 Tejas planes have flown 1,400 flights on test missions. The aircraft is expected to get initial operational clearance, or the certification for minimum standards set by the IAF, by December.

A two-seat naval version of the plane, which was rolled out on Tuesday by the minister, will take to the skies around October, said P.S. Subramanyam, programme director at ADA.

"The learning has been enormous. We have been able to compress time," he said.

The two-seat naval trainer has been redesigned to take off and land on an aircraft carrier—needing about one-tenth of the 800-900m on a regular runway.

The navy is setting up a shore-based test facility, which will be similar to the deck of the INS Vikramaditya, the aircraft carrier Russia is building for India.

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[nitesh]

Rahul u missed the gems
http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/2010/07/hal-rolls-out-naval-tejas-light-combat.html
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
HAL rolls out the Naval Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)

Amidst fanfare and smoke, the Naval LCA rolls out of its hangar. HAL is learning from Bollywood!

Rocky Balboa atop the Naval LCA :emot112:

Shri Antony described today's development as a 'defining and memorable event' for the nation. He said the prophets of doom have been silenced by a series of major breakthroughs of DRDO-led projects in recent times. He gave the examples of MBT Arjun, LCA and Akash missiles, which are now being adopted by the Forces. Shri Antony said the goal of self-reliance can be achieved by developing synergy among the scientists, the Forces and the public and private sectors.

 

[Crusader53]

Second squadron (20nos) of 'Tejas' fighter jet ordered by IAF

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has won the approval to buy 20 additional Tejas fighter jets, the home-grown light combat aircraft to be built by military plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), defence minister A.K. Antony said on Tuesday.

The defence acquisition council has cleared the plan, he said. So far, IAF has ordered 28 Tejas aircraft, currently under development at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the design agency for the aircraft.

The additional order would give a boost to the indigenous plane project, which has faced an uncertain future due to delays in its development and certification.

"Now, LCA (light combat aircraft) is a reality," said Antony, who recalled that he had received suggestions when he took over as defence minister that the Tejas, the Arjun battle tank and the Akash missile programmes be scrapped. "Despite all those prophecies of doom, all (three projects) are becoming a reality."

The Tejas was conceived in the 1980s to replace the ageing fleet of Russian MiG-21 planes.

The project got the government's nod in 1990, a prototype was rolled out in the middle of that decade, and the first Tejas took to the skies in 2001.

Since then, 12 Tejas planes have flown 1,400 flights on test missions. The aircraft is expected to get initial operational clearance, or the certification for minimum standards set by the IAF, by December.

A two-seat naval version of the plane, which was rolled out on Tuesday by the minister, will take to the skies around October, said P.S. Subramanyam, programme director at ADA.

"The learning has been enormous. We have been able to compress time," he said.

The two-seat naval trainer has been redesigned to take off and land on an aircraft carrier—needing about one-tenth of the 800-900m on a regular runway.

The navy is setting up a shore-based test facility, which will be similar to the deck of the INS Vikramaditya, the aircraft carrier Russia is building for India.

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Any word on how the LCA MK2 is progressing??? Plus, will the Navy get a (N) LCA MK2 Model???

 

[x0700]

bravo!

i am awaiting the next LSP, LSP5 was promised my june end, but did not arise, maybe the team was busy with this one, waiting to see the next AF one with full IOC standard equip eagerly

 

[nrj]

Any word on how the LCA MK2 is progressing??? Plus, will the Navy get a (N) LCA MK2 Model???

NLCA will be LCA MK II. Only the initial few & trainer ordered is in MK I configuration.

 

[nrj]

Shri Antony said the goal of self-reliance can be achieved by developing synergy among the scientists, the Forces and the public and private sectors.

What perfect statement! Babus know everything but still act like a douchbag sometimes :happy_2:

Anyways, quite happy for second-squadron order :happy_7: Its time for forces to show confidence in desi product & Def PSUs/MOD deliver it on time..

 

[Crusader53]

NLCA will be LCA MK II. Only the initial few & trainer ordered is in MK I configuration.

Powered by GE F414 EPE's...............=heheh


Sorry, I couldn't resist!

 

[x0700]

Powered by GE F414 EPE's...............=heheh


Sorry, I couldn't resist!

i guess the final order on NLCA will come with the new engine, the trainer and first proto will fly with the existing GE engine

 

[StealthSniper]

First of all, as everyone knows, I am a huge fan of indigenous development and I am very proud of India's recent successes in indigenous projects. It's also great news that the IAF are ordering more LCA and I hope India continues on this great path of self reliance and I can't wait to see the LCA inducted in large numbers to protect our beautiful country.

 

[ppgj]

First of all, as everyone knows, I am a huge fan of indigenous development and I am very proud of India's recent successes in indigenous projects. It's also great news that the IAF are ordering more LCA and I hope India continues on this great path of self reliance and I can't wait to see the LCA inducted in large numbers to protect our beautiful country.

right SS. however take a look at this quote from DM AKA -

"Now, LCA (light combat aircraft) is a reality," said Antony, who recalled that he had received suggestions when he took over as defence minister that the Tejas, the Arjun battle tank and the Akash missile programmes be scrapped. "Despite all those prophecies of doom, all (three projects) are becoming a reality."

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you know who wanted them to be scrapped. this has been the bane of india. unless the armed forces actively and dedicatedly participate in the development - your and many others's wish can never be fulfilled.

hope we can look forward to better times!!

btw congrats to ADA/DRDO/HAL combine who have been churning out some great stuff in the recent past.

:happy_2: :happy_2: :happy_2:

 

[vikramrana_1812]

First of all, as everyone knows, I am a huge fan of indigenous development and I am very proud of India's recent successes in indigenous projects. It's also great news that the IAF are ordering more LCA and I hope India continues on this great path of self reliance and I can't wait to see the LCA inducted in large numbers to protect our beautiful country.

LCA will be a huge boost and I am proud of it too......

 

[nrj]

Powered by GE F414 EPE's...............=heheh


Sorry, I couldn't resist!

Quite natural. However, NLCA will be powered by Kaveri under development. LCA MK II flight expected in Dec 2014. Till then from Dec 2010, NLCA airframe can begin extensive testing on SBTF & other platforms. IN will have 300 fighters in inventory & yeah NLCA will constitute largest numbers among them...

 

[anoop_mig25]

right SS. however take a look at this quote from DM AKA -

you know who wanted them to be scrapped. this has been the bane of india. unless the armed forces actively and dedicatedly participate in the development - your and many others's wish can never be fulfilled.

can u specify 4 me who wanted it to be scrapped .Just curious to know :emot154ooooooooooooooooooo;;D

 

[nandu]

Difference between the undercarriages of Air Force and Navy LCA's

Image displays the difference between the undercarriages of Air Force and Navy LCA's respectively.

http://angle-of-attack.blogspot.com/

 

[Crusader53]

Quite natural. However, NLCA will be powered by Kaveri under development. LCA MK II flight expected in Dec 2014. Till then from Dec 2010, NLCA airframe can begin extensive testing on SBTF & other platforms. IN will have 300 fighters in inventory & yeah NLCA will constitute largest numbers among them...

I doubt the Kaveri will make service. It has had and needs a great deal of development. In short if India wants to field the LCA MK2 and (N) LCA anytime soon. It will have to accept a US or European substitute.


As for the (N) LCA being the most prevalent in Indian Naval Service. That maybe true yet I see it being used more in a Advance Training Role. Than the main component in Indian Carrier Airwings. Just to small and its payload is limited in Carrier Operations.

 

[nandu]

EADS Offers Mako Trainer Technology For LCA

EADS Military Aircraft Systems is in talks with India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to offer technology support for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) that originally was developed for the abandoned Mako trainer.

A $20 million contract between EADS and India for consultancy on flight trials of the LCA is set to be finalized by the end of the year.

Abandoned Mako trainer

ADA is responsible for the design, monitoring and development of the LCA project. The consultancy contract to EADS will fast-track flight testing toward Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) and Final Operational Clearance (FOC).

The scope of work includes Flight Envelope Expansion, High Angle of Attack flight testing and aero-data validation, external stores carriage and release and flight tests.

The Mako High Energy Advanced Trainer (HEAT) project was abandoned because it was felt there was no room for an additional trainer in Europe, with Italy's Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft and South Korea's T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft already in the fray.

Mako shares some commonality with India's LCA. "The technology of Mako can be brought to India to develop over time a trainer — first for India and then for export," a government official says.

Opportunities for Indian design engineers to get expertise and influence design targets are plentiful. "Mako technologies that range from modern materials like carbon fiber to flight control computing could be channelized," the official adds.

Mako was being offered with optional and alternative radar systems, including the BAE Systems Bluehawk, Thales RD-400 or the AN/APG-67 multi-mode radar. The fuselage was made of aluminum, with mainly carbon fiber air intakes and tail unit.

The EADS Innovation Works India effort launched last year is part of a strategy by EADS to build up research capabilities in the country. "We would like to build our own resources in India, [either] alone or with potential Indian partners," says Bernhard Gerwert, CEO of EADS DS, Military Air Systems. "That is not related to one project. We have started activities for [a] defense engineering center to cover the entire electronic business for Electronic Warfare, radar technology and avionics." EADS also has responded to a Request for Information for development of an active electronically scanned array radar for the LCA.

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[pavanvenkatesh]

WIll there be any change in the design of the airframe because the air intake of the LCA is so small i heard that the Alpha manouvarable ability of LCA is limited to just 28 degress is it true? because i heard the intakes constrict the airflow, and the engine dies for want of air so if they just increase the profile like in the rafale does'nt it help in increasing the performance of the a/c

 

[nitesh]

I some times not able to understand this obsession with AoA. Correct me if I am wrong but some where I read Rafale has AoA of 29 degree. The LCA has been tested with 22 degree of AoA. And further testing is awaited/ already done not published we don't have any final word on this. I think 28 degree is quite a decent AoA