LCA TEJAS MK1 & MK1A: News and Discussion

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I still think it's an uphill task & that Malaysia won't buy the Tejas simply because it has Israeli subsystems, but even if it does(which will be a righteous kick in the face of pakis) the deal won't be closed in 2019.

Malaysia More Inclined Towards Indian HAL Tejas Over Pakistani JF-17 Thunder – Reports
By EurAsian Times -May 29, 2019


Will Malaysia eventually purchase the Indian HAL Tejas over other competitors including Pakistani/Chinese JF-17 Thunder? According to the key sources, the Malaysian Government is quite keen on evaluating the HAL Tejas and is making a lot of enquiries which are being promptly answered.

India will get a strong foothold in South East Asia, in case Malaysia decided to buy the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’ manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Speaking to Financial Express on condition of anonymity, a top official has said that “There are various dimensions to the export of the LCA Tejas to Malaysia. In fact, the whole LCA programme will receive the much-needed boost, and HAL will get international recognition for its design capability and validation for its product.”

The product in itself would stand out from the competition as a technically superior product, said the source cited above. According to the source, the Malaysian export order will open up an array of opportunities for other platforms such as SU-30 and Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) `Hawk’ which are being operated by other Southeast Asian countries.

Also, the helicopter market in these countries too is largely untapped. If LCA gets foreign recognition other HAL made products too will attract the attention sending positive signals in defence manufacturing in India, he adds.

Earlier this year, HAL had sent in two fighters to participate in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2019 in Malaysia for the first time. These were ferried with the help of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and had participated in the flight displays along with Indonesia’s Jupiter Aerobatic Team and the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

The South Asian country is in the process of assessing fighter aircraft from various vendors as it is planning to buy 36 light combat aircraft (LCA) in an effort to add on to its existing fleets in its air force.

Sources indicated the government of Malaysia is keen on the Indian LCA, and during the LIMA, the HAL stand had received several queries from the government of that country.

Besides India, Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) which is looking for a low-cost light fighter jet has invited proposals from competitors including M-346FA Fighter Attack aircraft variant developed by Leonardo, Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft developed by United Aircraft Corporation of Russia and FA-50 light attack aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).

The first time `Tejas’ had an international exposure was during the Bahrain International Air Show in 2016. The LCA which is considered to be the world’s lightest supersonic fighter has already joined the IAF and has received the Final Operational Clearance on Feb 20, this year.

The IAF has inducted the Tejas into its Number 45 Squadron — Flying Daggers in July 2016. This squadron is flying the MiG-21 Bison fighters, one of which shot down a much-advanced F-16 of the Pakistani Air Force on Feb 27, 2019.

The Made in India LCA with the first advance Fly-by-wire (FBW) fighter designed, developed and manufactured by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and HAL will replace the MiG-21s in the IAF fleet. This aircraft has a glass cockpit with Satellite aided Inertial Navigation System and is a 4 + generation fighter. This aircraft has a capability to fire Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles, bombs and precision-guided munitions.

It can also be refuelled mid-air which will increase its combat radius. The IAF is already keenly waiting for the newer version of the aircraft Tejas MK 2, the Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), currently under development.

https://eurasiantimes.com/malaysia-...ndian-hal-tejas-over-pakistani-jf-17-thunder-
 
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I still think it's an uphill task & that Malaysia won't buy the Tejas simply because it has Israeli subsystems, but even if it does(which will be a righteous kick in the face of pakis) the deal won't be closed in 2019.

Malaysia More Inclined Towards Indian HAL Tejas Over Pakistani JF-17 Thunder – Reports
By EurAsian Times -May 29, 2019


Will Malaysia eventually purchase the Indian HAL Tejas over other competitors including Pakistani/Chinese JF-17 Thunder? According to the key sources, the Malaysian Government is quite keen on evaluating the HAL Tejas and is making a lot of enquiries which are being promptly answered.

India will get a strong foothold in South East Asia, in case Malaysia decided to buy the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’ manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Speaking to Financial Express on condition of anonymity, a top official has said that “There are various dimensions to the export of the LCA Tejas to Malaysia. In fact, the whole LCA programme will receive the much-needed boost, and HAL will get international recognition for its design capability and validation for its product.”

The product in itself would stand out from the competition as a technically superior product, said the source cited above. According to the source, the Malaysian export order will open up an array of opportunities for other platforms such as SU-30 and Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) `Hawk’ which are being operated by other Southeast Asian countries.

Also, the helicopter market in these countries too is largely untapped. If LCA gets foreign recognition other HAL made products too will attract the attention sending positive signals in defence manufacturing in India, he adds.

Earlier this year, HAL had sent in two fighters to participate in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2019 in Malaysia for the first time. These were ferried with the help of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and had participated in the flight displays along with Indonesia’s Jupiter Aerobatic Team and the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

The South Asian country is in the process of assessing fighter aircraft from various vendors as it is planning to buy 36 light combat aircraft (LCA) in an effort to add on to its existing fleets in its air force.

Sources indicated the government of Malaysia is keen on the Indian LCA, and during the LIMA, the HAL stand had received several queries from the government of that country.

Besides India, Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) which is looking for a low-cost light fighter jet has invited proposals from competitors including M-346FA Fighter Attack aircraft variant developed by Leonardo, Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft developed by United Aircraft Corporation of Russia and FA-50 light attack aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).

The first time `Tejas’ had an international exposure was during the Bahrain International Air Show in 2016. The LCA which is considered to be the world’s lightest supersonic fighter has already joined the IAF and has received the Final Operational Clearance on Feb 20, this year.

The IAF has inducted the Tejas into its Number 45 Squadron — Flying Daggers in July 2016. This squadron is flying the MiG-21 Bison fighters, one of which shot down a much-advanced F-16 of the Pakistani Air Force on Feb 27, 2019.

The Made in India LCA with the first advance Fly-by-wire (FBW) fighter designed, developed and manufactured by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and HAL will replace the MiG-21s in the IAF fleet. This aircraft has a glass cockpit with Satellite aided Inertial Navigation System and is a 4 + generation fighter. This aircraft has a capability to fire Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles, bombs and precision-guided munitions.

It can also be refuelled mid-air which will increase its combat radius. The IAF is already keenly waiting for the newer version of the aircraft Tejas MK 2, the Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), currently under development.

https://eurasiantimes.com/malaysia-...ndian-hal-tejas-over-pakistani-jf-17-thunder-
Malaysia doesn't have funds now. So the deal will take time. It is likely that Tejas trainer version may be offered or mk1a.

Regarding Israeli gear , Malaysian current favourite is south Korean ta 50 which also has Israeli gear.

If the deal is signed by 2021-2022 then delivery will begin after 2-3 years by then lca will have Uttam+ Astra + asraam combo as a options against Israeli radar and derby. Uttam is already under integration triala on lsp. Usually it takes 3 years to get a radar operationally ready for combat.



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Q.Any idea why ASRAAM was choosen over Python-5.

Vibrations issues came up while testing
Ans..

Too many fins on the Python for control.
ASRAAM has TVC for main control and fewer fins


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Q.Any idea why ASRAAM was choosen over Python-5.

Vibrations issues came up while testing
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Too many fins on the Python for control.
ASRAAM has TVC for main control and fewer fins


(From brf)
ASRAAM is one of the best short range AAMs in the world (even F35s carry ASRAAM).
 

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Su30 will have asraam too....

Its integration is going on...........
Yes, that's the idea.......ASRAAM as the defacto short-range AAM on Su-30MKI, Tejas etc.
But it's not a done deal at this point. The requirement is that the production facility move to India.
 

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Yes, that's the idea.......ASRAAM as the defacto short-range AAM on Su-30MKI, Tejas etc.
But it's not a done deal at this point. The requirement is that the production facility move to India.
Asraam....amerika will not allow...
They isarel missiles can be produced in india........
 

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Lsp 4...has 9 flights in a month....(source Ada)
Last time Lsp 4 has fired derby in full configuration
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I think Israel missile ,india-russian missiles r better for tejas mk1/a/mk2
Python 5
Derby I
Derby er
R73
R77
Astro
Bhramous ng missile
Kh series missiles
Rudra missile

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Why aren't we participating in Paris Air show?why no Tejas for display?

Look at this unprofessionalism of HAL
 

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Max. takeoff weight: 13,200 kg (29,100 lb)
 Power plant: 1 × F404-GE-IN20 turbofan
o Dry thrust: 53.9 kN (12,100 lbf)
o Thrust with afterburner: 89.8 kN (20,200 lbf
 Internal fuel capacity: 2,458 kg
 External fuel capacity: 2 x 1,200 litre drop tank at inboard, 1 x 725-litre drop tank under fuselage
Performance
 Maximum speed: Tested up to Mach 1.6 (1,350 km/h) (CAS) at high altitude
 Range: 850 km (459 nmi, 528 mi)
 Combat radius: 300 km (162 nmi, 186 mi)
 Ferry range: 3,000 km (1,840 mi)
 Service ceiling: 15,000 m (49,200 ft)
 Wing loading: 247 kg/m² (50.7 lb/ft²)
 Thrust/weight: 1.07
 g-limits: +8/−3.5 g
These are the given specifications of the Tejas mach 1 by HAL Bangalore
V. CONCLUSION
1. The light features of Tejas aircraft is studied with
 Overview
 Airframe
 Flight controls
 Propulsion
 Avionics
 Radar and sensors
 Self-protection
2. The new Delta wing is modeled in Catia.
3. The wing which is consisting of Drop Tanks & Missiles has been sketched in Catia, 3-D meshing is done in hyper Mesh and
analyzed in Ansys software.
4. 1330kg payload including fuel tank and missile which is barred by TEJAS aircraft And 1546kg payload is also suitable with
minimum displacements and stresses Which are analyzed in static position.
5. By considering the above aspects, the wing which we designed Bares more payload compare to the LCA-Delta wing
(TEJAS).
VI. REFERENCES
[1] City central library,HAL bengaluru.
[2] Hal Tejas aircraft Manual.
[3] Guan, Jingling; Sritharan, SS (2008). "A Problem of Hyperbolic-Elliptic Type Conservation Laws on Manifolds that Aris

Read this after tell me

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Why aren't we participating in Paris Air show?why no Tejas for display?

Look at this unprofessionalism of HAL
There are no buyers in Europe for LCA, even JF-17 couldn't find anyone there. HAL operates on limited budget so I think they are targeting genuine customers in Asia & Africa.
 

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There are no buyers in Europe for LCA, even JF-17 couldn't find anyone there. HAL operates on limited budget so I think they are targeting genuine customers in Asia & Africa.
No. Generally, those Asian & African buyers have very limited budget, they don't go every exhibition but those most famous one in which they have the chance to see the new weapons as much as they can.
On the other hand, for the new weapon manufacturers, they like to attend those not so famous shows because the exhibition fees charged by the hosts here are quite cheaper (sometimes even free).
 

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