LCA TEJAS MK1 & MK1A: News and Discussion

[Narasimh]

How many FOC? December there was FOC.

The December one was a "almost there" FOC with the FOC applicability drawings handed over to HAL.. there were still some things to do for proper FOC.. I am not sure what Vishal Thapar is referring to.

 

[HariPrasad-1]

I don't see any delivery gap between MK1 (with FOC) and MK1a because there is no structural difference.

There shall be some aerodynamic changes such as canopy raising etc.

 

[Enquirer]

There shall be some aerodynamic changes such as canopy raising etc.

‘Aerodynamic changes’ will be the last thing that’ll happen in Mk1A!

 

[HariPrasad-1]

‘Aerodynamic changes’ will be the last thing that’ll happen in Mk1A!

That will be the most stupid things they will do. There was a study which show that Drag can be reduced by 6% and that will translate into increase in trans sonic acceleration by 20% and top speed by 2%. It will result in 60 kg additional fuel (Due to elevation of Canopy). One top DRDO scientist had said that they will focus on aerodynamic Improvement in 2017 but nothing seem to have done. Unless you push a big danda in back side of HAL, they won't do anything.

 

[cyclops]

#VayuShakti2019 Target 7- LCA Tejas comes in for an attack on an enemy Command and Control node by Laser Guided Bombs.



#VayuShakti2019 Target 9- Indigenous LCA Tejas in a swing role, targets a Manoeuvrable Expendable Aerial Target)
with a R-73 Air To Air Missile and turn around to hit ground targets.



#Vayushakti2019 - LCA Tejas carries out Air to Ground attack with 1000lbs Bombs.

 

[patriots]

Complete vayushakti clip
Tejas demonstrating r73 lgb...and 1000 lb bombs

 

[Advaidhya Tiwari]

Good news. Quartz radome is now under development by DRDO for use in Tejas as replacement for imported Cobham radome

 

[proud_indian]

Tarmak Talking with Team LCH: All set for the big game

 

[vishnugupt]

There shall be some aerodynamic changes such as canopy raising etc.

This is a typical IAF type requirement, kitni keel or thukwaoge, jitna banna tha ban gaya. itna fitting ke toh mai cloth bhi nahi silwata

 

[Shakti Malik]

Tejas just had take off abort.

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[HariPrasad-1]

Good news. Quartz radome is now under development by DRDO for use in Tejas as replacement for imported Cobham radome

I believe it is a prolonged version which was planned for aerodynamic improvements. Probably we should be able to use it in Mk2 as well.

 

[patriots]

Drdo..aesa.....uttam has done reasonably well in airborne trials......

 

[Advaidhya Tiwari]

UTTAM radar has been tested for its Air to Air ability and the performance has been satisfactory-

 

[Enquirer]

Tejas with Brahmos NG!!!!!!

I LOVE IT!!!!!

This will make Tejas super powerful - both in precision land attacks from stand-off ranges AND in anti-ship roles!

 

[Vinod DX9]

Clearer pictures of Tejas carrying BrahMos NG mock.Alongwith you can see
1) R-73
2) Python
3) New suoersonic drop tank

 

[Immanuel]

For the Brahmos NG to be fitted on the LCA, the weight of the missile should be kept under 1.2 tons, then technically Tejas should be able to carry 2-3.

 

[Rahul Singh]

Tejas with Brahmos NG!!!!!!

I LOVE IT!!!!!

This will make Tejas super powerful - both in precision land attacks from stand-off ranges AND in anti-ship roles!

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Fantastic! 2x CCMs + 2x BVRAAM + 2x ASM + 1x Supersonic Drop Tank. That's true Swing Role weapon load configuration for a light fighter.

Also, with Brahmos NG weighing 1500 Kg, it is now confirmed that max. load per station has gone upwards of 1500 for inner board stations from an earlier rating of 1200 kgs. That's how you evolve a platform whose design is in your hand.

BTW where is @Sancho the resident Pappu of Tejas threads. Who used to say Tejas is not Swing Role and other gems of his utter ignorance.

For the Brahmos NG to be fitted on the LCA, the weight of the missile should be kept under 1.2 tons, then technically Tejas should be able to carry 2-3.

It is easier to rate the inner board stations for plus 1500 kg combat loads. Apparently, which has already been done.

 

[Vinod DX9]

Medium Weight Fighter scaled model

 

[Rahul Singh]

Hurray! As I had said earlier about wingtip stations. It is confirmed now. Plus one more station underneath Port air intake. That's 11 hardpoints in total. More than what Gripen E has.

 

[Rahul Singh]

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