LCA TEJAS MK-I & MK-IA: News and Discussion (4 Viewers)

[randombully]

so how will the cats solution be controlled? ground based stations or control will be distributed to aircrafts like su3o, mk1a, mk2

Both.

 

[Ajatshatru]

If the delay in the delivery of GE F404 engines continues, Tejas MK2 might begin flying while the Tejas MK1A is still waiting for its engines. However, I see a silver lining — if the delay stretches by a year, it could allow time for the integration of the UTTAM AESA radar and the Swayam Raksha Kavach EW suite, meaning all 83 initial Tejas MK1A units could be delivered with these indigenous systems onboard.

 

[Ajatshatru]

Tejas and Su-30MKI are currently the only fighter jets in IAF capable of delivering BrahMos missile, India needs Tejas in large numbers.

 

[randombully]

Tejas and Su-30MKI are currently the only fighter jets in IAF capable of delivering BrahMos missile, India needs Tejas in large numbers.

Only su30mki.

ng's prototype hasn't flown till now.
There are plans for first flight in 2026

 

[Spitfire IX]

If the delay in the delivery of GE F404 engines continues, Tejas MK2 might begin flying while the Tejas MK1A is still waiting for its engines. However, I see a silver lining — if the delay stretches by a year, it could allow time for the integration of the UTTAM AESA radar and the Swayam Raksha Kavach EW suite, meaning all 83 initial Tejas MK1A units could be delivered with these indigenous systems onboard.

Elta kit not already ordered, delivered and installed on first production aircraft with more deliveries coming?