ADA Tejas (LCA) News and Discussions

[Indx TechStyle]

If we consider tejas MK2 to be same weight as of Mk1 (Infact it will be at least 350 kg lighter, its empty weight with full fuel (Considered 3500 KG which is 1000 kg more than MK1), tejas shall have an empty weight with fuel in range of 6.5 to 10 tons. This will give Tejas a capability to carry 6.5 tons externally. This is a big big advantage. Dry thrust of engine shall be 66 KN appalling the rule of 250 kg weight carrying per KN of dry thrust of engine.
66 KN dry thrust engine in a 6150 KG plane shall give this plane a bloody F**ing T/W ratio much greater than Gripen. When MK2 shall fly with in airshow, porkies and chinkis shall literally will get heart attack.

For Uttam

I guess that Bangalore based private firm Centcom Electronics also had developed an AESA Radar. Any update over that?

 

[Prashant12]

Tejas cockpit

https://twitter.com/delhidefence/

 

[tejas warrior]

Tejas cockpit

https://twitter.com/delhidefence/

Who gona tell me details on these MFDs ? Functionality for each one please.

Are these Samtel MFDs ? Or Imported ?

 

[Prashant12]

Who gona tell me details on these MFDs ? Functionality for each one please.

Are these Samtel MFDs ? Or Imported ?

Samtel MFD
http://www.indiastrategic.in/Samtel...ti_Function_Displays_for_Sukhoi_Su-30_MKI.htm

 

[tejas warrior]

Samtel MFD
http://www.indiastrategic.in/Samtel...ti_Function_Displays_for_Sukhoi_Su-30_MKI.htm

Link talks about MKIs.. but have Samtel delivered Tejas's MFDs as well ?

Now, it's time to move to club these MFDs to singe large Display one with all information provided there than 4/5 separate Displays.

 

[abingdonboy]

Link talks about MKIs.. but have Samtel delivered Tejas's MFDs as well ?

Now, it's time to move to club these MFDs to singe large Display one with all information provided there than 4/5 separate Displays.

If you beleive some on the interent, the IAF have already stipulated the ELBIT cockpitNG for the Mk.2

 

[HariPrasad-1]

For Uttam

I guess that Bangalore based private firm Centcom Electronics also had developed an AESA Radar. Any update over that?

There is a great development recently on engine front. HTEF is been fired on full thrust for the first time. They are thinking of developing a 35 to 40 KN version. If this is done, we may use this in Jaguar and Tejas naval version. 70 to 80 KN dry thrust will give it a great T/W ratio. this is an another big development for the future of Tejas. We can add thrust victor to this engine in collaboration with Russia. We are getting all building blocks of our fully desi fighter now. Few days back in an article on AMCA, there was a detail of some 11 technology development. We are going to complete EW work in 2018. So in all probability, this will go into Tejas as well. So we shall have desi engine, Desi AESA, Desi EW and many of desi sensor and mission computer. When this will couple with low weight of tejas along with composite skin, Tejas shall become a super fighter. We are not more than 5 years away to have a very nice desi fighter and a super desi fighter in a decade in form of Tejas Mk2 and AMCA.

 

[tejas warrior]

Those maginificent men on ground with their flying machine..

Jai Hind..

#TejasOfficialArchive #Tejas_LCA #ADA

 

[tejas warrior]

More Tejas cockpit display pictures. Photo Credit @cleanstrike

 

[singh100ful]

http://profprodyutdas.blogspot.in/2017/02/falcon-griffon-tejas-crisis-and.html
A good analysis article by Prof. Prodyut Das.

 

[Bahamut]

Are there no ground test for it?

 

[Alok Arya]

Are there no ground test for it?

Boss all ground based and roof mounted test has been done . Now they want to prove their sw and algorithms in actual test bed . Also test with a small radar on helicopter to validate all sw and algorithms has been done .

 

[Alok Arya]

Are there no ground test for it?

Boss all ground based and roof mounted test has been done . Now they want to prove their sw and algorithms in actual test bed . Also test with a small radar on helicopter to validate all sw and algorithms has been done .

 

[tejas warrior]

Induction of 83 LCA Tejas — India’s advanced fighter aircraft — in the Indian Air Force has created history and is a feather in the cap of the Make in India campaign

http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/Public/dpi/articles/India_Perspective.pdf

 

[Kunal Biswas]

SP4 on the assembly floor

SP5 at the Kiran hangar, that is now being converted to an extension of the Tejas line

 

[Kunal Biswas]

I-Derby ER BVRAAM and Spice 250, Spice 1000 PGMs for the Tejas

Rafael is stepping up its efforts to provide systems for the Indian air force’s Hindustan Aeronautics-built Tejas light combat aircraft, with its current emphasis on offering air-to-air missiles and a targeting pod.

Yuval Miller, executive vice-president and head of Rafael’s Air and C4I Systems division, tells FlightGlobal that the wide co-operation with Indian companies enables it to offer systems which would bring the Tejas to a “4.5-generation” standard. It already has established joint ventures with Astra Microwave, Bharat Forge and Reliance Defence covering the transfer of technology and the establishment of local production sites, in compliance with New Delhi’s “Make In India” policy.

Miller says the Indian air force is evaluating the Israeli company’s Python 5 and 54nm (100km)-range I-Derby ER air-to-air missiles for the Tejas, while it is also promoting its Litening 5 targeting pod and BNET secure radio.

Rafael will also supply systems for the Indian air force’s future fleet of 36 Dassault Rafales, acting as a subcontractor to Dassault, Miller says. This will include Spice 250 and Spice 1000 precision-guided bombs to be used by both the French-built type and the Tejas, he adds.

Rafael steps up weapons offers for Tejas

 

[scatterStorm]

Disclaimer: This video may be already posted in the forum, it's just I found it on youtube and thought to share.

Well they say, Hand made stuff are the premium and best money could buy, well same goes for our Tejas too! The first time ever we can see the inside avionics and multifunction displays in this video. Enjoy this feast!

 

[scatterStorm]

There is a great development recently on engine front. HTEF is been fired on full thrust for the first time. They are thinking of developing a 35 to 40 KN version. If this is done, we may use this in Jaguar and Tejas naval version. 70 to 80 KN dry thrust will give it a great T/W ratio. this is an another big development for the future of Tejas. We can add thrust victor to this engine in collaboration with Russia. We are getting all building blocks of our fully desi fighter now. Few days back in an article on AMCA, there was a detail of some 11 technology development. We are going to complete EW work in 2018. So in all probability, this will go into Tejas as well. So we shall have desi engine, Desi AESA, Desi EW and many of desi sensor and mission computer. When this will couple with low weight of tejas along with composite skin, Tejas shall become a super fighter. We are not more than 5 years away to have a very nice desi fighter and a super desi fighter in a decade in form of Tejas Mk2 and AMCA.

Well Nobody ever doubted our nation in the field of I.T, the very reason we have our own indegenous sensor and avionics suite. Developing our own suite and mission computers isn't a joke. Kudos to the diligent and industrious scientists and engineers who worked on this to make this dream a reality.

 

[tejas warrior]

Wishing an inspiring stint to Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar (#Nambi), who will take over as the Deputy Chief of Air Staff today.

 

[tejas warrior]

Ace strike pilot during Kargil ops, Air Marshal Nambiar is Dy chief of Air staff
By: By Our Defence Correspondent

1 Mar 2017, 01:07 pm

Bengaluru: Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar, Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO), Easter Air Command (Shillong), will take over as the Deputy Chief of Air Staff (DCAS) of Indian Air Force (IAF) today.

As the DCAS, he will now be responsible for controlling the IAF budget, on addition to looking into acquisition of new aircraft, weapon systems, planning and future needs.

Fondly known as ‘Nambi’ among the flying fraternity, this ace Experimental Test Pilot will take over as the DCAS (third highest post in the IAF), at the Air HQ in New Delhi.

During his stint with IAF in the year 2000, Nambi hit headlines after he was among the first three Test Pilots selected to be part of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project.

Being part of the National Flight Test Centre (NFTC) in Bengaluru, Nambi was part of the LCA team along with other colleagues, Rajeev Kothiyal and Tarun Banerjee, both holding the ranks of Wing Commanders then.

Before moving to Easter Air Command, Nambi was the SASO with the IAF Training Command on Bengaluru. An avid reader, a passionate basketball player and computer buff, Nambi was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Vayu Sena Medal and Bar for his distinguished services.

In 1999, during the Kargil conflict, he was among the top guns IAF banked on to undertake precision strikes on Tiger Hill. Tales of his daring missions have since become inspiration to many young fighter pilots joining the ranks of IAF.

As the Commandant of Aircraft Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Nambi is credited with giving more impetus to the modernisation missions of IAF. Under his tutelage the foundation for the formation of No 45 Squadron, now home for the Tejas, took definite shape.

Commissioned in 1981 as a Flying Pilot, Nambi is credited with having highest flying hours (over 2300) on the Mirage 2000. He has a total of over 4,700 flying hours on 35 different types of platforms.

Nambi hails from Kadachira near Kannur and is a member of the illustrious Ayillyath family, which has close links to legendary Communist leaders A K Gopalan and E K Nayanar.