LCA TEJAS MK-I & MK-IA: News and Discussion

[Patriots]

View: https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1846195308566401312

 

[Cyclops]

How so? He was retired for a while and wasn't doing anything. Yes he was a gem but the time has come and past. He lived a full rewarding life and contributed immensely to India's growth. Let's celebrate and honor his life by finding great talent to replace him.

You know what I mean.
Even if he wasn't physically involved in TATA's operations he was symbolically important, an entrepreneur who was perceived to be more than just a businessman.

A proper example to emulate, for other Indian multi-millionaires and billionaires.

And yes to "...finding great talent to replace him."

 

[SKC]

You know what I mean.
Even if he wasn't physically involved in TATA's operations he was symbolically important, an entrepreneur who was perceived to be more than just a businessman.

A proper example to emulate, for other Indian multi-millionaires and billionaires.

And yes to "...finding great talent to replace him."

Every business empire has their own quirks and importance. They all have different practices.

One thing which works for one does not means it will work for other.

RT was not involved in day to day business of Tata group for long time now. TCS, Tata motors and other groups were being managed by their own CEO and management. Not sure what exactly, RT was contributing in them!​

 

[Patriots]

View: https://x.com/vishwak/status/1847970361645711847

 

[Patriots]

View: https://x.com/SWAC_IAF/status/1848760967280124066
Tejas at western sector ..frontline

 

[NerVik]

View: https://x.com/SWAC_IAF/status/1848760967280124066
Tejas at western sector ..frontline

Help me understand here please, was he a test pilot in the sense he was attached to the Tejas program and loaned to it as a test pilot? Or did he do just a couple of sorties before induction and called a test pilot? What level of testing did he do for the Tejas program?

 

[Patriots]

View: https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1849044380771918122

 

[Mr.Evil]

 

[Patriots]

View: https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1849451451057086600

 

[Bhaubai]

What a beauty

 

[Bhaubai]

MK-1A

View: https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/1849691881615020315?t=LrMSLkYCXIeyIb-w9Pra8w&s=19

 

[SKC]

MK-1A

View: https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/1849691881615020315?t=LrMSLkYCXIeyIb-w9Pra8w&s=19
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I have new wallpaper now!

 

[Nutcracker]

MK-1A

View: https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/1849691881615020315?t=LrMSLkYCXIeyIb-w9Pra8w&s=19
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Now only eyesore left is that jugadu pylon. Whats the timeline for universal ejector pylon.

 

[samsaptaka]

Now only eyesore left is that jugadu pylon. Whats the timeline for universal ejector pylon.

Don't forget the non retractable refueling rod !

 

[rohitb3]

View: https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1849451451057086600

Channels like Defence Matrix are trying to claim that Tejas mk1A can carry only 2 x BVR missiles.
Im pretty sure that 2 x Drop tanks are not necessary for most kind of missions like interceptions, Air defence or even Cross border ops. At most 1 x 700 liters drop tank under the belly is a decent addition if going for longer CAP or Cross border. I mean Lahore is around 270 kms away from Srinagar airbase and Islamabad is 170 kms away.
Hence pretty sure in most missions 4 x Astra missiles will be carried.
Can anyone confirm?

 

[Nutcracker]

Channels like Defence Matrix are trying to claim that Tejas mk1A can carry only 2 x BVR missiles.
Im pretty sure that 2 x Drop tanks are not necessary for most kind of missions like interceptions, Air defence or even Cross border ops. At most 1 x 700 liters drop tank under the belly is a decent addition if going for longer CAP or Cross border. I mean Lahore is around 270 kms away from Srinagar airbase and Islamabad is 170 kms away.
Hence pretty sure in most missions 4 x Astra missiles will be carried.
Can anyone confirm?

Endurance matters in CAP, a little less in interception mission. Instead of removing tanks , better choice would be fitting a 3rd BVR under the belly.

 

[Satish Sharma Ji]

Channels like Defence Matrix are trying to claim that Tejas mk1A can carry only 2 x BVR missiles.
Im pretty sure that 2 x Drop tanks are not necessary for most kind of missions like interceptions, Air defence or even Cross border ops. At most 1 x 700 liters drop tank under the belly is a decent addition if going for longer CAP or Cross border. I mean Lahore is around 270 kms away from Srinagar airbase and Islamabad is 170 kms away.
Hence pretty sure in most missions 4 x Astra missiles will be carried.
Can anyone confirm?

In a2a combat you munuver alot reduce altitude drastically dragging aircraft into thinner air.
The use of afterburner is needed while cranking in order to evade missiles.

 

[NerVik]

Endurance matters in CAP, a little less in interception mission. Instead of removing tanks , better choice would be fitting a 3rd BVR under the belly.

Would dual nylon racks help with the issue of missile shortage here?

 

[Nutcracker]

Would dual nylon racks help with the issue of missile shortage here?

Yes, but if belly gets a BVR too, then 3BVR + 2 WVR + 2*800L is sufficient and agile load out.

 

[Bleh]

View: https://twitter.com/Representobc/status/1849782530855030968