LCA TEJAS MK1 & MK1A: News and Discussion

[Assassin 2.0]

We all love and emotionally attached with indigenous projects but truth is, Kaveri is dead now. 52-82kN was produced during some points of testing but can't sustain it for long due to many reasons. We need to start a fresh engine project for future applications. if Kaveri is producing sustainable power of 52-82kN then there are still plenty of uses other than for Tejas

It's not dead.

Jet engine requires lot of testing and funds in just 600 million we have learned alot. The money which gave is just peanuts.
Kaveri engine core had rattling issues but that was fixed by saffron

It is having heating issues a bangalore based company is making a ceramic coating which will help it to stay cool and absorb heat from the core.

Kaveri engine will be used in future drones.

NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government is set to give the green light to a Rs 3,000-crore plan to develop Ghatak, a new engine that will power India’s first unmanned combat aircraft, or drones capable of delivering bombs as well as tackling aerial threats, as part of a project that envisages major participation of the private sector.

Ghatak will be a derivative of the abandoned Kaveri project that had been in the works for over two decades, officials said. The key difference in the current plan is the proposed participation of the private sector in a significant way.

 

[WolfPack86]

In a major boost for the indigenous defence manufacturing capability, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to place orders worth around Rs 45,000 crore with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to acquire 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters in next few weeks.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TeamAMCA/photos/?ref=page_internal

 

[Bleh]

Its not 82 KN dude. Wet thrust is around 75 KN.

I found this on Wikipedia:
“In recent times, the engine has been able to produce thrust of 18,000 lbf(82 kN) but what the IAF and other stake-holders desire is power between 20,000–21,000 lbf (90–95 kN)" ...but the citation source says 70-75.
What kind of lying chutiyas edit Wikipedia??!!!

 

[DG7867]

guys, does anyone know if there are plans to buy IRST pods like 'legion' pods for Mk1 and Mk1a? If I'm right, lack of IRST is one of the major achilles heel of Tejas.

 

[Defcon 1]

I found this on Wikipedia:
“In recent times, the engine has been able to produce thrust of 18,000 lbf(82 kN) but what the IAF and other stake-holders desire is power between 20,000–21,000 lbf (90–95 kN)" ...but the citation source says 70-75.
What kind of lying chutiyas edit Wikipedia??!!!

LOL. Don't rely on wiki too much man. Some morons are present everywhere. And defence especially is an area where facts are scarce and rumors are abundant. I usually double check every claim I make here.

 

[Bleh]

LOL. Don't rely on wiki too much man. Some morons are present everywhere. And defence especially is an area where facts are scarce and rumors are abundant. I usually double check every claim I make here.

Yeah I too check on Google for other sources, mostly read citations. But frankly, didn't expect this blatant a lie.

 

[VSinghCalhans]

Is there a proposal to upgrade LCA Mark 1 to Mark 1A standards some time down the line? Technically is it feasible?

I think only the 16 Tejas in FOC standard will be upgraded with uttam radar, bcz ioc version doesn't have in flight refuelling as yet.

 

[Prashant12]

TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft | For India By India

 

[Angad Singh]

On the last day of 2018, India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas received A new ‘limited’ clearance from Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. With this, the Tejas has progressed towards manufacture in an enhanced, battle standard format.

Of the 40 LCA being manufactured for the IAF by HAL, 20 are being manufactured in the Initial Operation Clearance (IOC) version and the next 20 in Final Operation Clearance (FOC) version. The latter version adds many features over the IOC version and indicates that the fighter is fully equipped and fit for battle. However, as the Limited Clearance implies, Tejas is still some distance from being given FOC standard clearance. It appears that this was done to speed up production and keep HAL’s idling facilities engaged and that further improvements would follow in the ‘FOC-2’ phase. Some officials also stated that what has been given is ‘almost-full’ FOC and that very few additions can be added later. To get the final FOC certification, the plane must have battle-time requirements — such as mid-air refuelling, AESA radar, electronic warfare suites, a variety of bombs and weapons, among others. As of now, it has passed mid-air refuelling and armament testing.

For full article:- https://saluteindia.org/defence-news-light-combat-aircraft-lca-tejas-biofuel-flight-tested-and-more/

 

[Shashwat]

^^ Jab jago tabhi savera? The post in the link is non sense where the writer clearly confused with Mk1FOC and Mk1a.

 

[Bleh]

^^ Jab jago tabhi savera? The post in the link is non sense where the writer clearly confused with Mk1FOC and Mk1a.

@Chinmoy @porky_kicker @Indx TechStyle @IndianHawk @patriots One confusion; are we producing 20 IOC & 20 FOC standard Tejas aircrafts?... Or 16 IOC, 16 FOC & 8 trainers?

Multiple credible sources seem to be saying contradicting things!

 

[darshan978]

On the last day of 2018, India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas received A new ‘limited’ clearance from Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. With this, the Tejas has progressed towards manufacture in an enhanced, battle standard format.

Of the 40 LCA being manufactured for the IAF by HAL, 20 are being manufactured in the Initial Operation Clearance (IOC) version and the next 20 in Final Operation Clearance (FOC) version. The latter version adds many features over the IOC version and indicates that the fighter is fully equipped and fit for battle. However, as the Limited Clearance implies, Tejas is still some distance from being given FOC standard clearance. It appears that this was done to speed up production and keep HAL’s idling facilities engaged and that further improvements would follow in the ‘FOC-2’ phase. Some officials also stated that what has been given is ‘almost-full’ FOC and that very few additions can be added later. To get the final FOC certification, the plane must have battle-time requirements — such as mid-air refuelling, AESA radar, electronic warfare suites, a variety of bombs and weapons, among others. As of now, it has passed mid-air refuelling and armament testing.

For full article:- https://saluteindia.org/defence-news-light-combat-aircraft-lca-tejas-biofuel-flight-tested-and-more/

Mods plz remove this spammy account he probably has multiple accounts like assassin 2.0

 

[Assassin 2.0]

Mods plz remove this spammy account he probably has multiple accounts like assassin 2.0

I don't know why you guy's keep targeting me? I don't get into fights here i talk to everyone with respect. This is my first and only account here.

 

[Chinmoy]

@Chinmoy @porky_kicker @Indx TechStyle @IndianHawk @patriots One confusion; are we producing 20 IOC & 20 FOC standard Tejas aircrafts?... Or 16 IOC, 16 FOC & 8 trainers?

Multiple credible sources seem to be saying contradicting things!

16 IOC and 16 FOC with 8 trainer of FOC standard.

 

[HariPrasad-1]

Kaveri is already 52-82kN... against F404-GE-IN20 at 53.5-89kN. If they can push it to 55kN dry them it can power LCA Mark1. What's the present progress?

It is not 82 KN so far as I know. There are other teething issues as well such as over weight , Vibrations heat loss in after burner etc.

 

[uoftotaku]

Ninda Turtle might confirm the next tranche order after this photo op

 

[WolfPack86]

Livefist’s @ShivAroor did a sortie in an LCA Tejas earlier this year: https://bit.ly/2IImODY / Video report on @IndiaToday: https://youtu.be/AksVJuzefGs

 

[patriots]

Now hal says Tejas payload capacity is 5.3 ton
Previously it was 3.5 ton
If I am not wrong

 

[Shashwat]

3.5 ton weapons + 2.4 tonns fuels.

So the total payload is over and above ~5.9 tonns.

 

[patriots]

3.5 ton weapons + 2.4 tonns fuels.

So the total payload is over and above ~5.9 tonns.

Ohh.,I thought..it's only weapon payload.......................