For LCA MK2 IAF need engine of 95-100KN thrust.
And if weight of present LCA is not increase much then with this thrust LCA MK2 should achieve Supercruise capability ,like Gripen NG.
And thrust for
GE414:98KN
EJ2000:90 KN but for LCA MK2 and EF Tranche 3 it will be much bigger.
And...
Nice Article to read but i doubt that Indian government allow US to put her Air-defence weapon in india.
Mutual co-operation to build india's own ABM system is different thing.
In present configuration for IOC, LCA is 4 generation aircraft.But for FOC it will have 4.5 generation features.Like
Supercruise capability,AESA radar Elta-2052.
Till then IAF need Su-30MKI in Sufficient number.
And Also LCA will be Multi-role Aircraft And Su-30 will be the TOtal-air...