ADA Tejas Mark-II/Medium Weight Fighter

[Vaibhavseafarer]

There is reason why they are called Imported Airforce.
Lobbying and corruption runs till highest chain of command.

 

[Aditya Ballal]

Could you suggest some YouTube channels in which ADA/HAL etc officials give information/Updates about Aeronautical projects like AMCA, Tejas MK-2, TEDBF etc?

Because till date I have never ever watched an interview as such.

Stick to DDR and Tarmak Talking by Dr. Ananthakrishnan Mulridharan.

Best interview for info on MK2.

 

[MirageBlue]

Which radar is Tejas MK-2 planned to have? UTTAM or Israeli Elta series of Radar?

On a minor note : I cannot wait for MK-2 to make its 1st flight, I want to see Tejas MK-2 fly in formation with Netra MK-2/3, AMCA, Ghatak UAV, TEDBF. Ofcourse that day is probably 7-8 years from now. I would love to see a sight like this:-

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Uttam Mk2, most likely with GaN T/R modules which is in an advanced stage.

However, as of now an initial Uttam AESA with a larger array but smaller back-end has been in fabrication at Astra Microwave for the Tejas Mk2. So that, despite having a smaller nose (to accommodate the IRST LRU), than the Tejas Mk1A, the Tejas Mk2 will have an AESA radar with larger number of T/R modules. Basically already we are seeing a more efficient Uttam AESA design in the works.

 

[Dark Sorrow]

Which radar is Tejas MK-2 planned to have? UTTAM or Israeli Elta series of Radar?

All Indian jets after 21st LCA Mk1. A will field either Uttam AESA Radar or its derative be it AMCA, Tejas Mk. 2, TEFBF.

 

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Astra Microwave delivers an improved variant of Uttam AESA radar to DRDO for Tejas Mk2/MWF

Astra Microwave delivers an improved variant of Uttam AESA radar to DRDO for Tejas Mk2/MWF

www.theigmp.org

 

[Super Flanker]

Tejas MK-2 is just an LCA Tejas MK-1/MK-1A airframe which has been slightly scaled up with the inclusion of Canards and some improvements have been done in other parts (i.e Intake has been improved).

Canards improve flight control characteristics, Contribute to lift and make the aircraft more Manouverable. Basically our MWF Program will result in a "Desi Gripen".

Astra Microwave delivers an improved variant of Uttam AESA radar to DRDO for Tejas Mk2/MWF

Astra Microwave delivers an improved variant of Uttam AESA radar to DRDO for Tejas Mk2/MWF

www.theigmp.org

UTTAM MK-2? What happened to UTTAM MK-1? Have we straight away jumped to MK-2?

Source:-

 

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Tejas MK-2 is just an LCA Tejas MK-1/MK-1A airframe which has been slightly scaled up with the inclusion of Canards.

Canards improve flight control characteristics, Contribute to lift and make the aircraft more Manouverable. Basically our MWF Program will result in a "Desi Gripen".


UTTAM MK-2? What happened to UTTAM MK-1? Have we straight away jumped to MK-2?

Source:-

Uttam MK1 was for MK1A. Upgraded Uttam was for MK2

 

[Dark Sorrow]

UTTAM MK-2? What happened to UTTAM MK-1? Have we straight away jumped to MK-2?

Uttam Mk. 1 is under flight trails. We are validating all aspects for the radar.

 

[Super Flanker]

Uttam MK1 was for MK1A. Upgraded Uttam was for MK2

Uttam Mk. 1 is under flight trails. We are validating all aspects for the radar.

So I guess we can all put it this way :-

• 1.UTTAM MK-1 :- Will be used in Tejas MK-1/MK-1A (Maybe after MK-1 is Upgraded to MK-1A Standard than the currently used Israeli radar will be replaced by UTTAM MK-1)
• 2.UTTAM MK-2 , UTTAM ER and all variants coming after MK-2 : will be used in Tejas MK-2, AMCA MK-1 & MK-2, TEDBF.

By the way on a minor note, will all our Tejas MK-1 be Upgraded to MK-1A Standards over Time?

 

[SimplyIndian]

Because they're being hypocrites. The same IAF that is ok with having a Gripen E/F as an MRFA contender (and even has sections of it rooting for the Gripen E/F) is absolutely quiet when an Indian Tejas Mk2 MWF that has almost the same weight/payload/range/engine/avionics as the Gripen E/F is being developed.

So Gripen E/F can be MRFA but Tejas Mk2 MWF cannot? That's pure and utter BS.

Real vs paper.

 

[Super Flanker]

Real vs paper.

So are you not in support of IAF selecting Tejas MK-2 MWF over JAS-39 Gripen?

 

[Dark Sorrow]

So are you not in support of IAF selecting Tejas MK-2 MWF over JAS-39 Gripen?

But that is the truth

 

[Ar.gaurav28]

But that is the truth

But, Tejas mk2 will be way cheaper and could be upgraded and updated without relyin on a foreign vendor!
thus as the platform matures it could outperform gripen plus it will create a much needed ecosystem for defence aviation!
money saved could be invested in other defence projects and R&D of new technologies!

 

[Aditya Ballal]

 

[vishnugupt]

Is IRDW the faker ?

It's not about fake. News is true but there is a secrecy clause which is breached by Astra microwave. Only DRDO lab have right to disclose the news on appropriate time.

 

[SimplyIndian]

So are you not in support of IAF selecting Tejas MK-2 MWF over JAS-39 Gripen?

IAF should buy 100 plus Rafale f4 with indian assembly line in next 7 to 8 yrs. This is the time we need to mature MK 2 and test actual AMCA.

We need at least 100 mk2 like aircraft soon, Rafale is the only way. I am hopeful that GOI will get them plus engine deal as well to be 100% independent. That will be the day IAF only ask ADA, HAL not foreign maal.

 

[flanker99]

IAF should buy 100 plus Rafale f4 with indian assembly line in next 7 to 8 yrs. This is the time we need to mature MK 2 and test actual AMCA.

We need at least 100 mk2 like aircraft soon, Rafale is the only way. I am hopeful that GOI will get them plus engine deal as well to be 100% independent. That will be the day IAF only ask ADA, HAL not foreign maal.

Paisa do vai

 

[SimplyIndian]

Paisa do vai

Paisa bahot hai GOI ke pass. After Ukraine war MoD is hyper active. We will see results soon, and many many great news for other forces. If we can manage this decade, 2031 india will be power tonrecon with, militarily.

 

[flanker99]

Paisa bahot hai GOI ke pass. After Ukraine war MoD is hyper active. We will see results soon, and many many great news for other forces. If we can manage this decade, 2031 india will be power tonrecon with, militarily.

100+ rafales will be greater than 25bln minimum..with the amount of upgrades,procurements IAF already needs to do i do not see funds for that many jets.
Buy 36-54 more and focus on indigenous options

 

[Dark Sorrow]

But, Tejas mk2 will be way cheaper and could be upgraded and updated without relyin on a foreign vendor!
thus as the platform matures it could outperform gripen plus it will create a much needed ecosystem for defence aviation!
money saved could be invested in other defence projects and R&D of new technologies!

I have no argument with that but Real vs Paper is IAF's thinking.