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

[Patriots]

Tejas takes flight, but will the US let it soar - The Tribune

It is this very challenge to the dominance of US fighter aircraft like the F-16 in the international market that makes the engine delays in the Tejas programme seem more suspicious.

www.tribuneindia.com

Tejas takes flight, but will the US let it soar​

 

[shade2]

Tejas takes flight, but will the US let it soar - The Tribune

It is this very challenge to the dominance of US fighter aircraft like the F-16 in the international market that makes the engine delays in the Tejas programme seem more suspicious.

www.tribuneindia.com

Tejas takes flight, but will the US let it soar​

It is this very challenge to the dominance of American fighter aircraft, such as the F-16, in the international market that makes the engine delays in the Tejas programme seem more suspicious.

What a retarded argument.
To export Tejas we'd need US approval anyway since it uses their engine

They should hire me as patrakar, i'd write a better article

The reason Tejas will never get export orders because it doesn't get domestic orders from the "users" who rather want to buy from 5 places, if not forced by the Govt to do otherwise.

Not everyone is like the Moroccan govt to take risk buying Tata WhAps which aren't even purchased by the home country.

 

[Spacemarine]

You know easily by 2030 mk1 will basically be outdated, even against almost" all" of chinese 4th gen airframes forget stealthy ones, and not to mention the scary EW capability they are developing.

outdated thats very subjective.. Tejas MK1 is not outdated when it comes to training newly inducted fighter pilots,
Mk1 is not outdated when deployed for point Defense roles
Mk1 is not outdated when involved in support role with Rafales or MKIs

 

[haldilal]

View: https://x.com/mjavinod/status/1885699533151064184

 

[Spitfire IX]

View: https://x.com/mjavinod/status/1885699533151064184

I am not asking for a long response if all is to be revealed soon but how long would it take for Tejas Mk1/Mk1A to be ready for use with a French/Russian engine? My opinion is that it would take years.

 

[JTP]

Those ugly Russian Junk Missile ruins the aesthetics.

As if the jet itself is very good looking...

 

[Migflug]

As if the jet itself is very good looking...

The Tejas Mk1 isn’t the most striking design, but the Mk2 will definitely be a head-turner!

 

[shade2]

View: https://x.com/Ray70409890/status/1886721840518734227

According to Def sec Rakesh Singh, GE plans to deliver 12 F404 this year and increase it to 20 from next year.

Let's see whether GE sticks to its commitment and delivers 12 engines by Dec 31st,2025 or there are further delays.

 

[Spitfire IX]

Not quite sure why this has not been spotted.

.India's Tejas Mk1A light fighter promises to start being delivered soon. As per usual with news about Indian projects, the actual source of the news is not identified.

India’s efforts to ramp up production of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft [LCA] have been given a critical push, thanks to a recent commitment from General Electric [GE] to deliver the engines needed to complete the aircraft. After more than two years of delays, this step could be the key to finally reviving production that has been stymied by supply issues.

The company has three production lines in operation—two in Bengaluru and a third in Nashik. The Nashik facility is expected to deliver its first Tejas by March, and once GE’s engines arrive, production there is set to increase significantly.

With the new timeline in place, HAL is aiming to have five Tejas Mk-1A fighters and four trainer aircraft ready by March or April. If the engines arrive as promised, assembly could be completed within days. This development, though promising, marks a pivotal moment in India’s defense strategy, with the Tejas program now poised to play an even more significant role in revitalizing the country’s air power.

Tejas production set to boost as GE resumes engine supply

India's efforts to ramp up production of the Tejas have been given a critical push, thanks to a recent commitment from GE to deliver the engines needed.

bulgarianmilitary.com

A 40 year marathon to develop an indigenous fighter meeting IAF requirements has the finish line in sight. While it may have taken a very long time, it should be remembered that India had to generate a fast jet industry almost from scratch to achieve this outcome. Finally, despite all the setbacks and delays over the decades, success is imminent.

 

[Bleh]

AFAIK 7 more are in various stages of near-completion


View: https://x.com/idrwalerts/status/1887847922001199353

 

[Bleh]

Is we're using Talisman on Mig-29s, then Tejas could have this

 

[Asmodeus]

Is we're using Talisman on Mig-29s, then Tejas could have this

Tejas has dedicated ASPJ pod made by DRDO, I think that is better than this one.

 

[silentassassin265]

AFAIK 7 more are in various stages of near-completion


View: https://x.com/idrwalerts/status/1887847922001199353

What's the point of waiting, they were using reserved engines?