Finally, search begins for a fighter to replace MiG-21s

[ashok321]

Why LCA Tejas was developed?

Tejas, for India is a building block, kind of a DNA for its aircraft industry.
They have learned a lot, hands down, on how to make an aircraft from scratch.
This wont go in vain. Tejas involves number of important technologies which involved & evolved with it.
Aerodynamics lessons learned.
Aviation standards upgraded & much more.

 

[Basel]

Tejas, for India is a building block, kind of a DNA for its aircraft industry.
They have learned a lot, hands down, on how to make an aircraft from scratch.
This wont go in vain. Tejas involves number of important technologies which involved & evolved with it.
Aerodynamics lessons learned.
Aviation standards upgraded & much more.

But it's perfect replacement for Mig-21, it's nearly 4.5+ gen plane.

 

[salarsikander]

BS totally @PARIKRAMA Until you go on to provide some info on that. I will not even bother to comment on such ridiculous thread

 

[Hindustani78]

hindi-chini bhai bhai was common during Nahru's rule before 1962 war.

This slogan was used by PLA to occupy our lands.

 

[ashok321]

But it's perfect replacement for Mig-21, it's nearly 4.5+ gen plane.

There is room for more.

 

[Hindustani78]

There is room for more.

Only when the situation arises.

 

[Lil Mathew]

Whats the point of the Tejas then?

The deal for procurement of 36 Rafale aircraft has been signed and its induction will greatly enhance the operational capability of the IAF. We should receive the first aircraft in 36 months’ time and delivery of all aircraft would be completed in 66 months. Since we are procuring only 36 aircraft, we do need to procure additional aircraft. Manufacturing of an additional type of fighter aircraft under the Make in India initiative is being considered by the government. To enhance combat capabilities and operational relevance, the upgrade of Mirage-2000, MiG-29 and Jaguar fleets has commenced. The LCA has been inducted and the IAF has ordered a total of 120 Tejas fighters to replace the MiG-21s.

http://www.sundayguardianlive.com/n...-fighter-aircraft-may-be-made-india-arup-raha