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Anth the party begins! A #Tejas LSP-4 began practice sorties @ HAL Airport today ahead of #AeroIndia2017. U could barely speak for 15 min
I would say HAL should modify and hand over LSP,s to IAF.
Anth the party begins! A #Tejas LSP-4 began practice sorties @ HAL Airport today ahead of #AeroIndia2017. U could barely speak for 15 min
LSP used for testing and up-gradation purpose by HAL . i don't know whether after that it will go to IAF or not..I would say HAL should modify and hand over LSP,s to IAF.
16-17 means April 2016 - March 2017 ?Fuselage for SP-5 getting ready for assembly
What's production rate?16-17 means April 2016 - March 2017 ?
If yes, HAL needs to deliver SP6 by March-17.
8, I suppose for now. With Adhoc 2nd line converted from hanger 11, and when 3rd line comes up 8 more will be added = 19. And if HAL is able to outsource 80% work they will be able to produce around 24-28 LCA per year.What's production rate?
I'm not asking capability but production rate.
Bengaluru: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has set up a second line for the series production of Tejas. The new line has come up at Aircraft Division in December 2016, with the facility now being equipped with full-fledged assembly jigs.
Currently Tejas SP-5 is being integrated here, while SP-4 already moved to the final stages of systems checking at the LCA Division. HAL has converted the erstwhile Kiran hangar to set up this additional production line.
The second line when fully operational can produce three aircraft per year.
HAL Chairman T Suvarna Raju told Mathrubhumi that his team is committed to delivering the remaining series production Tejas platforms without any delays.
“We had our share of concerns and all that has been put behind now. We had adopted all modern production philosophies to roll out a world class fighter. The feedback from the user has been encouraging. You will see SP-4 and SP-5 flying soon,” says Raju.
The additional facility has been set up notwithstanding the approval from Ministry of Defence for another full-fledged Tejas production line. This is to augment the Tejas production so that the Indian Air Force could strengthen the No 45 Squadron.
HAL awaits the crucial Cabinet Committee on Security nod for the third Tejas production line. Around 30,000 sq meters of HAL land has been identified near Nekkundi for setting up structural assembly hangar, process shop and sheet metal shop, among others.
ALSO READ: Tejas SP-4 at striking distance from first flightDuring a recent visit to Tejas facilities, V Sridharan, ED of LCA Division, gave an update on the series of new initiatives taken by HAL.
He said during the outstation detachment at AFS Thanjavur recently, SP-1 and SP-2 flew seven sorties in a single day.“We have established a new tarmac for the No 45 Squadron for day and night operations. A second dedicated drop tank test rig also has come up now, in addition to a new storage area space as well,” says Sridharan.
As reported earlier, a 2400 sqm LCA Final Assembly hangar with annexe building has already been established. Also, a state-of-the-art painting facility is operational now.
(The writer is the Content Consultant with Mathrubhumi (English Online) and tweets @writetake.)“This is the first of its kind in the country. It has a wet type downdraft paint booth facility,” adds Sridharan.
Why so much tests are being conducted on drop tanks ?? I thought already most Iaf Aircraft have drop tanks .HAL sets up second Tejas production line
HAL hopes to roll out 3 Tejas from the new line, once fully operational.
ALSO READ: Tejas SP-4 at striking distance from first flight
He said during the outstation detachment at AFS Thanjavur recently, SP-1 and SP-2 flew seven sorties in a single day.
The new tarmac at LCA Division for No 45 Squadron is capable night operations as well.
(The writer is the Content Consultant with Mathrubhumi (English Online) and tweets @writetake.)
© Copyright Mathrubhumi 2017. All rights reserved.
But not Tejas na!!I thought already most Iaf Aircraft have drop tanks .
Three aircraft per year would mean 7 to 8 aircraft combined per year from two assembly lines. At this rate Tejas Mk1 delivery should be complete by 2019. It means HAL is no where overestimating about being ready for Mk1A by 2020. Arup Raha had been more cautious by terming the induction of Mk1A by 2022 it seems as of now.HAL sets up second Tejas production line
HAL hopes to roll out 3 Tejas from the new line, once fully operational.
ALSO READ: Tejas SP-4 at striking distance from first flight
He said during the outstation detachment at AFS Thanjavur recently, SP-1 and SP-2 flew seven sorties in a single day.
The new tarmac at LCA Division for No 45 Squadron is capable night operations as well.
(The writer is the Content Consultant with Mathrubhumi (English Online) and tweets @writetake.)
© Copyright Mathrubhumi 2017. All rights reserved.
Expect FOC when MK1A flies as now FOC means MK1A.Whether FOC will be done by june17?
any news for FOC...........
That is a big thing . FOC=1A . That is great . Can you have any link for same . As 1A not only involve aesa , in flight refeuling prove , but also structural modification involving air frame and landing grear to reduce weight as well as aerodynamic improvement .Expect FOC when MK1A flies as now FOC means MK1A.
If FOC means 1A then it will not happen till end of 2018That is a big thing . FOC=1A . That is great . Can you have any link for same . As 1A not only involve aesa , in flight refeuling prove , but also structural modification involving air frame and landing grear to reduce weight as well as aerodynamic improvement .
check out.......................If FOC means 1A then it will not happen till end of 2018
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