ADA Tejas (LCA) News and Discussions

[wuzetian]

Interesting tweets, friends - your thoughts please.

Why is #Tejas MKII not happening?
Simple reason!
#GE #F414 jet for single-engine application aint ready.

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What does it mean by "Tejas test results flow"?

 

[Prashant12]

Then why we haven't received F414 ?

Our F414 configuration might be different of Gripen's.

Production for single engine F414 will start only in 2017.

But what about the Tejas Mk.2? The planned up-engined, beefed up Tejas variant has hit a bit of a vacuum now, with the IAF all but pronouncing that it won’t be pursuing the type. A contest awarded to GE for the the F414-GE-INS6 turbofan engine hasn’t translated into a contract yet. But the Mk.2 programme is still very much on. A top official told Livefist, “As far as ADA and HAL are concerned, we are progressing design and development of Mk.2 as it has been approved by the Govt. There are benefits in continuing with it.”

http://www.livefistdefence.com/2016/06/revealed-the-lca-tejas-that-the-iaf-has-chosen.html

 

[cannonfodder]

IAF to retire all Mig-21s and Mig-27s by 2024

Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Sushil Kumar Singh in Lok Sabha today informed parliamentarians that Indian Air Force (IAF) equipped with 11 Squadrons of MiG-21 and MiG-27 are scheduled to retire by 2024 on completion of their Total Technical Life.

Bhamre also added that Phasing out of aircraft and their replacement with new generation aircraft depends upon national security, strategic objectives and operational requirements of the defence forces and is reviewed by the Government from time to time. This is a continuous process.

idrw.org can confirm that IAF plans to retire all Mig-21s by 2019, while it will retire half fleet of Mig-27s by 2017 but upgraded Mig-27s will be maintained till 2024 now it seems as per government report . Mig-27Ms manufactured by HAL over the years has been involved in a high rate of accidents and IAF reports have identified that Soyuz R-29B-300 turbojet engine used to power Mig-27s have inherent technical deficiencies and airframe also suffers from poor material constructions leading to spate of accidents .

Bhamre also informed parliamentarians that in last 4 years , IAF has lost 6 MiG-21 and MiG-27s in accidents and details of accidents of ageing aircraft are as follows:

http://idrw.org/iaf-retire-mig-21s-mig-27s-2024/#disqus_thread

 

[tejas warrior]

A Weekend Treat for the Fans. New Video out Now
Formation Landing from the Cockpit
#GoPro #Hero4 #LCATejas #NFTC #IADN #PhotoIndia

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[LordOfTheUnderworlds]

A Weekend Treat for the Fans. New Video out Now
Formation Landing from the Cockpit
#GoPro #Hero4 #LCATejas #NFTC #IADN #PhotoIndia

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Why pilot looking to his left instead of landing strip?

 

[tejas warrior]

India to get Rafale fighter jets in 3-yr time: IAF Chief
21:5 HRS IST
Kolkata, Dec 10 (PTI) India will get the first tranche of Rafale fighter jets from France in the next three years, Indian Air Force chief Arup Raha said today.

"Rafale contract caters for delivery time between 36 months to about 66 months if I am not wrong. So within three years time we will have the first few aircraft delivered to us and within five and a half years we will have two full squadron of aircraft in operation," Raha said at a function here.

He said the fighter jets, capable of carrying nuclear weapons and equipped with latest missiles, will tremendously increase the force's capability.

When asked about the depleting strength of jets, he said besides Rafale, India is going to produce Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas in large numbers.

"The effort is on to increase production lines. The more the number of aircraft we produce, the faster we ramp up the capacity to close the gap created by obsolete and old aircraft," Raha said.

IAF has put on display one such obsolete MiG-27 fighter aircraft in front of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here. The installation was inaugurated by the Air Chief Marshal.

He also said the government is also thinking of procuring another fighter aircraft to fill up the gaps faster.

On the Indo-Russian fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), Raha said they are already working with Russia on research and development.

"The project is already negotiated. Preliminary design on our part is over and if this R&D negotiations are over and we sign the contract then we should have these aircraft in another 5-6 years," Raha said.

 

[tejas warrior]

Why pilot looking to his left instead of landing strip?

It also shows how much confidence Tejas gives to its Pilots.. he is landing in formation but not much occupied/worried.. must be singing a Kishore Kumar song

 

[tejas warrior]

Tejas-LCA says SP4 is on time.. we may have it flying this month.

 

[tejas warrior]

"The Scramble"
India's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas executing a Rapid Roll after Take-off

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[cannonfodder]

@airtel are u alright. We will be fortunate to see mk1A in production by 2021.

i will be More Happy if they develop AMCA before 2020 .

 

[airtel]

@airtel are u alright. We will be fortunate to see mk1A in production by 2021.

just a wishful thinking ...........

 

[flying.modi]

Tejas has stealth quality too.
supersonic speed, delta wing shape, small size, carbon composite
all improve its stealth quality

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Tejas Formation Landing from the Cockpit
A rapid roll executed by Tejas after take-off
https://m.facebook.com/video_redire...ce=misc&id=1245819742179138&refid=52&__tn__=F
Thanks @RPK

 

[abingdonboy]

Tejas-LCA says SP4 is on time.. we may have it flying this month.

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Would like this to be true but let's wait and see.

If HAL can really start churning out 16 LCA/year soon they will ensure the success of the LCA, if not this beauty could be in for a premature end.

 

[abingdonboy]

Why pilot looking to his left instead of landing strip?

Checking his reference points, in formation flying it is the responsibility of the chase a/c/wingman to keep in formation with the leader and thus here the wingman is ensuring he remains in formation with his flight lead throughout the landing.

 

[Pandora]

Tejas-LCA says SP4 is on time.. we may have it flying this month.

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That question asked by me......

 

[tejas warrior]

That question asked by me......

Do post important updates here.

 

[tejas warrior]

LCA-Tejas Admin on Facebook says SP3 has not yet joined squadron Services. Do we have some problems till SP3 as it made it's first flight couple of months back.

 

[tejas warrior]

India to ask US, Israeli and European companies to bid for AESA Radar tender for LCA Mk 1A

India is set to initiate a major international competition to acquire new age radars for its indigenous combat planes in the coming weeks, the winner of which is likely to gain a strong foothold for future domestic projects.

Sources have told ET that an expression of interest for a new set of AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A is set to be floated shortly, with top global aviation firms expected to participate. The government had recently cleared an order for 83 of the LCA Mk 1A jets. The competition would be the largest international contract for AESA radars that are the heart of modern combat jets.

These new radars give much more range and engagement potential to fighters, enabling them to engage targets from a distance without getting detected. AESA radars can track and direct weapons to multiple air and ground targets simultaneously. With India working on an indigenous next generation plane under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), it is likely that the winning company will have a much larger order book, with the potential number going upwards of 200.

The first Indian Air Force aircraft with AESA radars will be the Jaguar fighter that is being upgraded to the DARIN 3 version. The first Jaguar with the new radar is expected to fly in January. The contract to equip 58 Jaguars with AESA radars had gone to Israel’s ELTA, making it the frontrunner for the LCA Mk 1A project as well. There could, however, also be surprise entries into the Indian competition from the US, with Raytheon, which manufactures the AESA radar for the F/A 18 Super Hornet and the F 16 also showing interest.

While in the past, US firms had limited options to offer to New Delhi, with India now gaining Major Defence Partner status, transfer of sensitive technology and licences have been made easier. The integration of an AESA radar was a key parameter for the Air Force to clear the order for 83 LCA Mk 1A fighters, after years of blocking the indigenous fighter on concerns that it would not be combat worthy. The AESA will give the LCA an edge over similar fighter operating in the region that are equipped with conventional radars.

The LCA project took a minor hit earlier this month when Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanbaannounced that the naval version of the fighter is not suitable for aircraft carrier operations, necessitating an international competition for a new range of combat aircraft.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...es-to-bid-for-tender/articleshow/55949613.cms

 

[wuzetian]

India to ask US, Israeli and European companies to bid for AESA Radar tender for LCA Mk 1A

India is set to initiate a major international competition to acquire new age radars for its indigenous combat planes in the coming weeks, the winner of which is likely to gain a strong foothold for future domestic projects.

Sources have told ET that an expression of interest for a new set of AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A is set to be floated shortly, with top global aviation firms expected to participate. The government had recently cleared an order for 83 of the LCA Mk 1A jets. The competition would be the largest international contract for AESA radars that are the heart of modern combat jets.

These new radars give much more range and engagement potential to fighters, enabling them to engage targets from a distance without getting detected. AESA radars can track and direct weapons to multiple air and ground targets simultaneously. With India working on an indigenous next generation plane under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), it is likely that the winning company will have a much larger order book, with the potential number going upwards of 200.

The first Indian Air Force aircraft with AESA radars will be the Jaguar fighter that is being upgraded to the DARIN 3 version. The first Jaguar with the new radar is expected to fly in January. The contract to equip 58 Jaguars with AESA radars had gone to Israel’s ELTA, making it the frontrunner for the LCA Mk 1A project as well. There could, however, also be surprise entries into the Indian competition from the US, with Raytheon, which manufactures the AESA radar for the F/A 18 Super Hornet and the F 16 also showing interest.

While in the past, US firms had limited options to offer to New Delhi, with India now gaining Major Defence Partner status, transfer of sensitive technology and licences have been made easier. The integration of an AESA radar was a key parameter for the Air Force to clear the order for 83 LCA Mk 1A fighters, after years of blocking the indigenous fighter on concerns that it would not be combat worthy. The AESA will give the LCA an edge over similar fighter operating in the region that are equipped with conventional radars.

The LCA project took a minor hit earlier this month when Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanbaannounced that the naval version of the fighter is not suitable for aircraft carrier operations, necessitating an international competition for a new range of combat aircraft.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...es-to-bid-for-tender/articleshow/55949613.cms

I thought using Elta 2052 AESA radar was a done deal and that was why IAF agreed. But now with tender and competitions couldn't it drag on like MMRCA tender ?