I am confused. Is HAL Building a MK1A prototype than along with trying to fill the current MK1 order? So you are claiming MK1A is flying (as MK1 LSP)? Thats pretty big news, you better tell HAL and IAF, quickly....
Or maybe this is all just more BS that HAL comes out with on a regular basis?
For someone constantly stressing the need for factual posts, you fall well below your own standard....
Plan is to build mk1a till 2030(124 order)
Get a prototype following for mk2(a new fighter) by 2023 and get all certifications done by 2030/ serial production by 2030
With plan to induct after 2030
This mk2 will replace the aging migs after 2030 and mirages after 2040
OCRA will be pitched to the navy and if navy says yes will be built by 2025 with serial production by 2032-35
So basically HAL intends to
1. Develop AMCA by god knows when(2026 prototype?!!)
2. Devleop mk2 MWF by 2030 prototype by 2023
3. Develop OCRA heavy fightet if yes by navy for the navy
4. Develop the SMART TRAINER.
5. Built mk1a (100+ pending)
6. Integrate indegionous radar for mk2 & engine for AMCA
in nutshell HAL is pitching it can do more in next 10 years then what it has done in last 70 years
That is to develop 4 new fighters and serial produce 1 of them
Even china with several of its aviation branches couldnt do this but indians are trying..let see what happens
Atleast CGIs are all done