LCA TEJAS MK1 & MK1A: News and Discussion

[VIP]

Iyer-Mitra ?
because he's F-21 "fanboy"

You meant "dalal" I guess.

 

[Johny_Baba]

You meant "dalal" I guess.

There cannot be any bigger one than certain Abhishar "train light checker", Iyer-Mitra toh bas fanboi hain uske samne.

 

[Ghost hale]

AIM seems to make good points when talking about politics and have good knowledge but surely have many misplaced theories regarding defence.

 

[Ghost hale]

Can mk1s be upgraded to mk1a's as there are not much structural changes except hardening of few blocks and windscreen?

 

[Bleh]

Can mk1s be upgraded to mk1a's as there are not much structural changes except hardening of few blocks and windscreen?

Partially.

As posted a while ago, FOC Tejas is 7040kg empty, IOC was about 6560kg, Mark1A is expected to lose some weight again.

So converting it to exact same thing would be problematic

 

[Ghost hale]

Partially.

As posted a while ago, FOC Tejas is 7040kg empty, IOC was about 6560kg, Mark1A is expected to lose some weight again.

So converting it to exact same thing would be problematic

Not exact same as the hardening of structure is not possible, weight carrying will be less but all the sensor and software upgrades shouldnt be an issue...even uttam aesa should be good as engine for power supply is same.

 

[FalconSlayers]

Why is abhijit against tejas, porkies and chinnis are shouting on his name.
Any idea

He is upset with the timeline nothing else, and maybe because of its poor production speed.

 

[WarriorIndian]

Can mk1s be upgraded to mk1a's as there are not much structural changes except hardening of few blocks and windscreen?

I hope they find a way to upgrade them to MK1 A standards. Doubtful though, if they could I am sure, they would have considered that as a mid life upgrade and would have ordered more of LCA FOC.

 

[Ghost hale]

He is upset with the timeline nothing else, and maybe because of its poor production speed.

Not just that... He have shared data and details about it in various videos that are absolutely incorrect. I dont feel he is kind off sellout, thus seems more of a case of less info about the material.

 

[Ghost hale]

I hope they find a way to upgrade them to MK1 A standards. Doubtful though, if they could I am sure, they would have considered that as a mid life upgrade and would have ordered more of LCA FOC.

I had read some article about them planning it once mk1a production is done few months back but cant find that now.

 

[Roland55]

The FOC are the last of Mark1 betting delivered (unless some further export order is landed... I think many smaller countries would prefer the IOC/FOC versions for LIFT rather than Mark1A).

But shouldn't the Mk.1A be a better option for export? besides, they could go along the 83 aircraft order and kinda keep costs a little low. + it offers a little bit more

 

[Bleh]

But shouldn't the Mk.1A be a better option for export? besides, they could go along the 83 aircraft order and kinda keep costs a little low. + it offers a little bit more

Future construction will definitely happen in the Mark1A fuselage (eith maintenance enhancing related modifications, probably lighter)... But other than that some of the tech may not be necessary on a LIFT.

 

[Roland55]

Future construction will definitely happen in the Mark1A fuselage (eith maintenance enhancing related modifications, probably lighter)... But other than that some of the tech may not be necessary on a LIFT.

Well, considering the improvements of the Mk.1A and some of its capabilities, its quite a tempting and complete option, AESA radars, BVR missiles, AA refueling...not gonna lie, i would love to have them in our AF and Navy haha

 

[Ghost hale]

Well, considering the improvements of the Mk.1A and some of its capabilities, its quite a tempting and complete option, AESA radars, BVR missiles, AA refueling...not gonna lie, i would love to have them in our AF and Navy haha

It would just be a trainer aircraft.... just to mention.

 

[Roland55]

It would just be a trainer aircraft.... just to mention.

just a trainer aircraft? why?

 

[Lonewolf]

just a trainer aircraft? why?

He is talking about lca lift not mk 1a .
Mk 1a is a sweet fruit of hardwork , but it will be a point defense fighter majorly but will have everything required for multirole fighter , only problem is underpowered engine and shortage of internal space .

 

[Ghost hale]

just a trainer aircraft? why?

LCA lift offered to US is advanced trainer jet. Most trainer are fight capable still US most definitely wont be using it in that role.

He is talking about lca lift not mk 1a .
Mk 1a is a sweet fruit of hardwork , but it will be a point defense fighter majorly but will have everything required for multirole fighter , only problem is underpowered engine and shortage of internal space .

Engine is not underpowered as thrust to weight ratio is over 1 very much in ranges of rafale. We should consider that it is light category interceptor replacement for mig 21s. It is more than capable in that front.

 

[Roland55]

He is talking about lca lift not mk 1a .
Mk 1a is a sweet fruit of hardwork , but it will be a point defense fighter majorly but will have everything required for multirole fighter , only problem is underpowered engine and shortage of internal space .

The question of the hour being...will they be willing to export the Mk.1A?

 

[FalconSlayers]

The question of the hour being...will they be willing to export the Mk.1A?

They (HAL) already are negotiating with multiple countries, one is under advanced stages with a “South East Asian Country”.

 

[Ghost hale]

The question of the hour being...will they be willing to export the Mk.1A?

Surely yes. Because that wont be top of the line technology we would be having by the time export is done. Anyways the efficiency capping is not new on electronics which is the most important part of modern aircrafts.