LCA TEJAS MK-I & MK-IA: News and Discussion (5 Viewers)

[liberalredditor]

View: https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/1932402712261656692

Moo Meetha Karlo 97 extra tejas are "tejas mk1b".
Avionics further upgraded from mk1a( mk1b most likely directly borrowed it's avionics from tejas mk2 )

so that mk1b can be station at eastern air command, thus increased cost for new infra at airbases on that side. but seriously does it have enough space for any more upgrade and can f404 produce enough electricity?? it would be much better to bring in kaveri in these 97 units. radar can be GaN, maws should be added. anything more on this would attract delays again

 

[TopWatcher]

View: https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/1932402712261656692

Moo Meetha Karlo 97 extra tejas are "tejas mk1b".
Avionics further upgraded from mk1a( mk1b most likely directly borrowed it's avionics from tejas mk2 )

Bhai engine kaha hai

 

[ArjunMK1A]

Imagine putting KDE into one of these drones. Like a CATs Omega something like that. Which will be able to either function as a jamming platform or maybe a dedicated BVRAAM launcher...

Or a Jamming platform based on Ghatak UCAV.

HTFE -25 Based CATS Warrior in Pipeline. But it will take time. Meanwhile I am taking arms for an dual KDE Enlarged Ghatak Platform with higher payload capability. Current UCAV Ghatak payload is not great.

Problem in recruitment due to low merit caste quotas in drdo,hal,isro .We have a tribal woman as president so as per ambedkar we must stop giving low merit quota in science and tech from now on atleast.
Currently low merit quota is around 65 percent hence many iits have started giving seats to science olympiad medallist but many medallist are going foreign universities after studying 1 or 2 year in iits.


View: https://x.com/peshwaspeaks001/status/1931718878490464661?t=8aCvNpu4XWwxyMYmjXfb6g&s=19

Does Ambedkar told that Reservation for SC/ST should only applicable for 10 years. Post independence, then our Politicians decided to play the Votebank politics and decided to screw them up.

A good solution should be introducing SC/ST creamy layer and proper identification of People who were genuinely needed reservation, the current system is being gamed by everyone. We say IAS officers claiming to be poor SC when spends holidays in Europe.

Also ISRO, HAL, DRDO should increase the pay grade lol. IT companies were giving much better package than them.

 

[Migflug]

View: https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1934843405827494103?t=fDHkf_gbZ3fBmv8lQtwwCg&s=19
HAL can build 16 Mk-1As every year in Bengaluru, and the Nashik production line will help it boost production to a total of 24 jets. To be sure, the Bengaluru-produced LCA Mk-1A flew for the first time in March 2024.

The Nashik production line will roll out four to five Mk-1A fighters this year, followed by eight annually next year onwards. It will help us make up for the delay in deliveries due to factors including US firm GE Aerospace’s inability to supply F404- IN20 engines on time and some pending certifications,” said one of the officials cited above, asking not to be named.

 

[Gandaberunda]

View: https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1934843405827494103?t=fDHkf_gbZ3fBmv8lQtwwCg&s=19
HAL can build 16 Mk-1As every year in Bengaluru, and the Nashik production line will help it boost production to a total of 24 jets. To be sure, the Bengaluru-produced LCA Mk-1A flew for the first time in March 2024.

The Nashik production line will roll out four to five Mk-1A fighters this year, followed by eight annually next year onwards. It will help us make up for the delay in deliveries due to factors including US firm GE Aerospace’s inability to supply F404- IN20 engines on time and some pending certifications,” said one of the officials cited above, asking not to be named.

This is known for 2 years now nothing new

 

[silentassassin265]

This is known for 2 years now nothing new

Yes they are going to deliver 12 mk1a at the end of the year since 2023

 

[r8rdarklord]

Bhai engine kaha hai

Since we are having so much trouble with the engine. IAF should cancel the Mk1A order and just order Mk2. On paper, it's the superior fighter jet.

 

[liberalredditor]

Since we are having so much trouble with the engine. IAF should cancel the Mk1A order and just order Mk2. On paper, it's the superior fighter jet.

childish take, mk2 would come by 2030-31. till that time squadron strength will tank below 25, its mk1a which is available, this can easily make up for the squadron strength
i will say order 97 more now and give the extra engine order to ge asap so they wouldnt be able to give reasons for delay.

 

[705-Lira]

Since we are having so much trouble with the engine. IAF should cancel the Mk1A order and just order Mk2. On paper, it's the superior fighter jet.

That's suicidal because Tejas Mk2 will require 3 years for testing & certification before mass production can begin.
It makes more sense to order 97 additional Tejas Mk1A right-away

 

[silentassassin265]

That's suicidal because Tejas Mk2 will require 3 years for testing & certification before mass production can begin.
It makes more sense to order 97 additional Tejas Mk1A right-away

If we are not getting f404 engines even after making payment, how in the world are we going to get f414 without any deal signed

 

[r8rdarklord]

If we are not getting f404 engines even after making payment, how in the world are we going to get f414 without any deal signed

I think you forgot we are supposed to assemble F414 and make it later. Also, F404 is a dated engine; It is manufactured as a replacement OEM engine for older generation fighter jets.

The F414 powers current-generation jets. If GE allows us to get hooked to the GE supply chain, we can get the necessary parts for assembly. Finally, why depend on two deals when you can accomplish your objectives with one?

 

[Dharani]

View: https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1934843405827494103?t=fDHkf_gbZ3fBmv8lQtwwCg&s=19
HAL can build 16 Mk-1As every year in Bengaluru, and the Nashik production line will help it boost production to a total of 24 jets. To be sure, the Bengaluru-produced LCA Mk-1A flew for the first time in March 2024.

The Nashik production line will roll out four to five Mk-1A fighters this year, followed by eight annually next year onwards. It will help us make up for the delay in deliveries due to factors including US firm GE Aerospace’s inability to supply F404- IN20 engines on time and some pending certifications,” said one of the officials cited above, asking not to be named.

Wasn't it supposed to come in June? Every 15 days you get to know it will come after 30 days.

 

[pythonlover]

childish take, mk2 would come by 2030-31. till that time squadron strength will tank below 25, its mk1a which is available, this can easily make up for the squadron strength
i will say order 97 more now and give the extra engine order to ge asap so they wouldnt be able to give reasons for delay.

Add to that Mk1A isn't a bad aircraft at all. It is a decent 4.5 gen aircraft with modern avionics and radars. Low RCS too. Add Astra Mk2, ASRAAM, SAAW, Rudram 2, etc and it is a potent aircraft too. It is a decent aircraft to induct in numbers and make up for squadron shortfall. It would be foolish to shelve its acquisition.