Naval LCA Tejas

[Suryavanshi]

Maybe, OBOGS is not installed on NLCA...

I don't know OBOGs isn't even present in Mk1, it is planned for MK2 and possibly MK1a.

OBOGS Clears Lab trials, installation on Sukhoi-30MKI and LCA-Tejas Soon


https://idrw.org/obogs-clears-lab-trials-installation-on-sukhoi-30mki-and-lca-tejas-soon/

 

[suny6611]

I get the fuel thing but what's up with those gas cylinders?

while refueling ....... fire extinguisher has to there

 

[samsaptaka]

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Beauty by deb_rana.

Where to get a better resolution of this image

 

[A chauhan]

Sorry if repost, NLCA take off video.

 

[suny6611]

can .... should ... is it possible .. is it useful .... an air refueling tanker for navy ????

use a mig only as Buddy refueling for NLCA ???? right after takeoff .....

US navy has 1 ..KC130????

MQ 25 ??

 

[Prashant12]

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[Bleh]

NLCA's NP-1 & NP-2 in same frame.

From DDR article A Detailed Look At The Design Evolution Of India’s Naval-LCA Mk1 Fighter;
"NLCA Mk1 was designed keeping in mind air superiority as its primary mission along with limited air-to-ground and anti-ship strike and reconnaissance capability. Currently, it is integrated with the R-73 close combat missile (CCM), besides the Derby BVRAAM".

 

[Steven Rogers]

Flight control engineers must been silently laughing at the corners...

 

[IndianHawk]

NLCA's NP-1 & NP-2 in same frame.View attachment 41888 View attachment 41889

From DDR article A Detailed Look At The Design Evolution Of India’s Naval-LCA Mk1 Fighter;
"NLCA Mk1 was designed keeping in mind air superiority as its primary mission along with limited air-to-ground and anti-ship strike and reconnaissance capability. Currently, it is integrated with the R-73 close combat missile (CCM), besides the Derby BVRAAM". View attachment 41891

This thing is beautiful . I hope they make at least two squadron of it. If not for AC then for coastal defence. This can replace jaguar maritime version. Arm it with harpoon!!

 

[Bleh]

This thing is beautiful . I hope they make at least two squadron of it. If not for AC then for coastal defence. This can replace jaguar maritime version. Arm it with harpoon!!

If they're for coastal defence, then Tejas AF version is the better option... The carrier-capable NLCA should be atleast 1/2 a ton heavier than it.

 

[IndianHawk]

If they're for coastal defence, then Tejas AF version is the better option... The carrier-capable NLCA should be atleast 1/2 a ton heavier than it.

Ya but shouldn't it withstand marine climate much better. Stronger frame and carriage means if could probably lift more payload too!

 

[Bleh]

Stronger frame and carriage means if could probably lift more payload too!

No, structural integrity isn't what limits payload, it's the thrust & wing-lift. So for the same MTOW, if the jet's empty weight increases, then it's gonna carry less load and/or fuel.

Thus if your jet isn't to operate from carrier, you don't want the naval version.

 

[Nietzche_Z]

No, structural integrity isn't what limits payload, it's the thrust & wing-lift. So for the same MTOW, if the jet's empty weight increases, then it's gonna carry less load and/or fuel.

Thus if your jet isn't to operate from carrier, you don't want the naval version.

Agreed but there may be a case for making more NLCAs. INS Vikramaditya and the new INS Vikrant can hold approx 30 fixed wing planes each. Our carriers are primarily going to operate within the Arabian sea, IOR and Bay of Bengal. They are not far from Indian shores or friendly bases like Oman in the west or Singapore in the east or Australia in the south or even Diego Garcia providing logistic support which may be within ferry range of the NLCA ~ 1750 kms through which they can be rotated thus getting "fresh" fighters on board the carriers ensuring more effectiveness of the carrier strike force and operational flexibility.

 

[shankyz]

Hookview of LCA Navy touchdown on INS Vikramaditya

 

[abingdonboy]

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Flight control engineers must been silently laughing at the corners...

There's a reason why his blog has seen a dramatic drop in readership and engagement his know it all attitude devoid of any factual basis along with making countless grand predictions that never transpired proved to be his downfall.

 

[Shashwat]

Another beauty by debrana.

 

[Prashant12]

LCA Navy - The new kid in town rolls-in as big brother looks on. These are incredible moments for Indian military aviation. Thanks, DEB RANA for capturing & sharing. Love the elements in one great shot.

 

[MonaLazy]

Picture incomplete without the following snippet..

.. IN may have a sliver of the budgetary allocation with respect to the other forces but it more than makes up with laser sharp focus.. it knows what it wants and how to get there!

 

[MonaLazy]

Understanding the HUD cam symbology, an interesting thread-

 

[samsaptaka]

Picture incomplete without the following snippet..

.. IN may have a sliver of the budgetary allocation with respect to the other forces but it more than makes up with laser sharp focus.. it knows what it wants and how to get there!

Nice reply ! I actually love the battle worn look.