LCA TEJAS MK1 & MK1A: News and Discussion

[NutCracker]

Weld seems fine, what was the issue?

He wants to lick that rod but it ain't smooth bro.

 

[SwordOfDarkness]

check the encircled welding spot of Pipe...a million dollar (even if it is a prototype) aircraft can't have such type craftsmanship...check Nuts & Bolts too near this pipe....Not up to the standards even after producing 30+ LCA aircrafts

Ah lmao

NLCA is a prototype, so it isnt being mass manufactured. Weld seems perfectly fine, no issues with it. And the paint deteriorating on naval aircraft is nothing new. Doesnt affect functionality at all unless the metal is allowed to rust, which it doesnt seem to be doing.

I thought there was some actual flaw .

 

[AVAST]

Ah lmao

NLCA is a prototype, so it isnt being mass manufactured. Weld seems perfectly fine, no issues with it. And the paint deteriorating on naval aircraft is nothing new. Doesnt affect functionality at all unless the metal is allowed to rust, which it doesnt seem to be doing.

I thought there was some actual flaw .

Aluminum doesn't corrode easily. will take 30 years before it shows any sign

 

[Photon]

 

[AVAST]

Offtopic but since some people are worried about scratches in an aircraft let me show you something. this is how the wheel well of the Boeing 747 looked like when it was used for VIP transport.

 

[skunk works]

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Offtopic but since some people are worried about scratches in an aircraft let me show you something. this is how the wheel well of the Boeing 747 looked like when it was used for VIP transport.

And that's normal. People don't realize a lot of these things are older than they are. Couple that with repeated pressurization and depressurization cycles.

 

[skunk works]

Who the f%&@ are these clowns complaining about paint bullshit again and again? Why are 14 year Olds allowed to have an opinion? I do no have the patience to teach zoomers about salt water corrosion, and why you don't buy used cars that have been driven in a coastal area.

Ah lmao

NLCA is a prototype, so it isnt being mass manufactured. Weld seems perfectly fine, no issues with it. And the paint deteriorating on naval aircraft is nothing new. Doesnt affect functionality at all unless the metal is allowed to rust, which it doesnt seem to be doing.

I thought there was some actual flaw .

 

[NutCracker]

check the encircled welding spot of Pipe...a million dollar (even if it is a prototype) aircraft can't have such type craftsmanship...check Nuts & Bolts too near this pipe....Not up to the standards even after producing 30+ LCA aircrafts

Too much bullshit in single comment that I had to return and point out it one by one.

NLCA's both prototypes were among first 10-15 LCA ever made.
So what you are watching is pre 2015 production.

 

[Pazhassiraja]

The facial expression of the Korean pilots give me an impression that they are really admiring that machine. So hopefully, it would have performed well in that exercise.

 

[rohit b3]

Something to be noted about Ex Desert Flag is.....The Tejas units that have been sent there are FOC versions. However the Aerial refuelling probe have been detached.

 

[Roland55]

Something to be noted about Ex Desert Flag is.....The Tejas units that have been sent there are FOC versions. However the Aerial refuelling probe have been detached.View attachment 197125

Its modular, it can be removed and reattached easily

 

[Super Flanker]

Some pictures of Tejas in UAE during exercise Desert Flag.

 

[patriots]

Many trials going with tejas
So mk1a will have a twin pylon of asraam
And spj in outer pylon
Gun trials will be completed before mk1a production

 

[MonaLazy]

France is producing its own fighter jets since mid 20th century... Can't compare.

India also needs to quit fighter jet imports in toto to be able to brandish a similar legacy. We should be able to say the upcoming Rafale Ms for IN and maybe F-35 for IAF (long shot but if they open up the tech for 116kN GE F414 and also enhance it further with new materials then anything's possible) are going to be the last fighter aircraft imports otherwise it will never stop.

Mk2 may be late but that is not because of ADA. We are dealing with the trio of GoI+IAF+ADA and the process being followed is rigidly sequential (each entity adds some delay to the cumulative whole) where GoI takes time releasing funds and IAF takes time approving PDR/CDR.

Secondly the delay in Mk2 has been catered for with a filler order of 50 Mk1A hopefully in 2024-25 .

 

[Haldilal]

Ya'll Nibbiars

 

[BON PLAN]

I guess IAF is waiting for Rafale 4.2 or 4.3 version

4.1 has just been launched by Dassault

F4.2 is expected soon. 2024 for trials.

 

[BON PLAN]

long shot but if they open up the tech for 116kN GE F414

NO WAY. Congress will never accept.

 

[Love Charger]

NO WAY. Congress will never accept.

I know they will cry corruption again, it is a party led by a clown
The congress party is no good

 

[Corvus Splendens]

NO WAY. Congress will never accept.

Congress can cry all they want. They don't have the necessary weight anymore.

 

[Haldilal]

I know they will cry corruption again, it is a party led by a clown
The congress party is no good

Congress can cry all they want. They don't have the necessary weight anymore.

Ya'll Nibbiars here @BON PLAN Nibba meant by the US Congress.