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So the work is going on and there isn't any official timeline gimplemented

One thing I am sure of is there are a good number of very minor improvements for the fuselage , cockpit , etc which if implemented,would increase the overall performance of aircraft at lower altitudes by 3-7% per cent. And these along with other upgrades would be frozen by the last quarter of this FY.

If you want to term the planning and road mapping for the way ahead as work , its well and good ,otherwise too its well and good.

It's expected that real work will only start after the major promises on MK1 FOC are met.
 
So this is part of FOC and Work on Tejas mk2 is already going on according to official Tejas page. Good good.

I think, there are two teams one on the IAF LCA and another team with the IN for MK-2. As far as I understand MK-2 is originally the Indian Navy Carrier based fighter plane.

LCA trainer should be focused now, because it is clear that Rafale, will take time, and India needs to replace lot of fighter planes, and LCA trainer as a Superlative LIFT cum CAS platform, could give IAF some sort of relief, while replacing MIg-21 and MIG-27.
 
I think, there are two teams one on the IAF LCA and another team with the IN for MK-2. As far as I understand MK-2 is originally the Indian Navy Carrier based fighter plane.

LCA trainer should be focused now, because it is clear that Rafale, will take time, and India needs to replace lot of fighter planes, and LCA trainer as a Superlative LIFT cum CAS platform, could give IAF some sort of relief, while replacing MIg-21 and MIG-27.

LCA trainer will do what its named. Advanced Training. Nothing more, nothing less.

There are 18-24 Air frames planned in next 5 years. [Over planned MK1, MK1A procurement ].


As for work on MK1A, there are right now
1. Planning and 2. Testing / checking [Computer and Lab work comes here ]over numerous small improvements in its airframe of which a final report is to be submitted by the FY end and then get frozen before progressing.
 
LCA trainer will do what its named. Advanced Training. Nothing more, nothing less.

There are 18-24 Air frames planned in next 5 years. [Over planned MK1, MK1A procurement ].


As for work on MK1A, there are right now
1. Planning and 2. Testing / checking [Computer and Lab work comes here ]over numerous small improvements in its airframe of which a final report is to be submitted by the FY end and then get frozen before progressing.

Yes, but the LCA Trainer is Superlative LIFT, since its nose have enough room to carry a decent MMR Radar or IRST sensor, and could carry wide range of armament on its pylons to carry Spice-250 LGB, Dump bombs and Rocket Pods.
 
Yes, but the LCA Trainer is Superlative LIFT, since its nose have enough room to carry a decent MMR Radar flight T sensor, and could carry wide range of armament on its pylons to carry Spice-250 LGB, Dump bombs and Rocket Pods.

Yes of course , but what little info I was conveyed says that letting a limited number of Air frames do more than training , it will take a toll on its flighthours, 2 seater LCA will be used not only for training of LCA pilots , but also for remaining Migs , Mirages too.

The person did hint that over next 5 years , even if he is highly optimistic we will have little over 2 dozen 2 seater trainer to take care of the humongous needs.

Of course we need to wait for the next Fiscal to know the exact production estimates of 2 seater.
 
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Tejas Grounded In Bhopal. Photo Credit: Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times.


Indian Bhoj airport’s ground staff in Bhopal rushed to cover the cockpit of a Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) on Tuesday to prevent water leakage into the plane.

The fighter jet was one of the first two Tejas aircraft that were handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for formation of the new ‘Flying Daggers 45’ squadron. The jet was on its way from Pathankot to Bangalore, and landed at the Bhopal airport in the morning for re-fuelling.

After refueling, it did not take off as it began to rain. Further it was pulled to the hanger at 4.21 pm. The light combat aircraft was grounded because of bad weather, an airforce official was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times


Rain started minutes after the aircraft’s landing in Bhopal. The airport ground staff and some IAF staff rushed to the aircraft immediately and tried covering the cockpit with a yellow tarpaulin.

When the rain stopped, the two pilots of the LCA stood near the aircraft and ensured that the cockpit canopy was dried properly. However, they appeared nervous as it suddenly started raining heavily.

The two pilots insisted on another layer of tarpaulin to cover the cockpit. Later, another dark green tarpaulin was placed over it, as everyone had to ensure proper safety of the cockpit.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials refused to comment on the grounding of the LCA. “We don’t know. Only the IAF officials can reply to your questions,” an AAI official said.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/16...jas_Fighter_Grounded_Due_To_Rain#.V72ywyNRXqA
 
After refueling, it did not take off as it began to rain. Further it was pulled to the hanger at 4.21 pm. The light combat aircraft was grounded because of bad weather, an airforce official was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times

and this event became a headline..:o:
media reports what only God knows really..:hitwall:
 
http://www.hindustantimes.com/bhopa...-remain-mum/story-84w7oBtCE3XJxPceoXRlrO.html


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It was an unusual sight at Raja Bhoj airport in Bhopal on Tuesday afternoon, when the ground staff rushed in panic to cover the cockpit of a Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) apparently to prevent water leakage into the plane.

The fighter jet – one of the first two Tejas aircraft that were handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for formation of the new ‘Flying Daggers 45’ squadron – was on its way from Pathankot to Bangalore, and landed at the Bhopal airport at 11:30 am for re-fuelling.

However, it did not take off as it started raining, and was towed to the state hanger at 4.21 pm. An airforce official told HT that the light combat aircraft was grounded because of bad weather.

Rain started minutes after the aircraft’s landing in Bhopal. The airport ground staff and some IAF men immediately rushed to the aircraft and tried to cover the cockpit with a yellow tarpaulin.


When the rain stopped, the two pilots of the high-profile LCA stood near the aircraft and ensured that the cockpit canopy was dried properly. But they looked nervous as it suddenly started raining heavily.

The two pilots insisted on another layer of tarpaulin to cover the cockpit. Later, another dark green tarpaulin was placed over it, as everyone had to ensure proper safety of the cockpit.

Photographers were not allowed to enter the airport to click photos of the LCA, which was a matter of “unparalleled pride and happiness” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s on the day of its induction.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials refused to comment on the grounding of the LCA. “We don’t know. Only the IAF officials can reply to your questions,” an AAI official said.
 
It was an unusual sight at Raja Bhoj airport in Bhopal on Tuesday afternoon, when the ground staff rushed in panic to cover the cockpit of a Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) apparently to prevent water leakage into the plane.

The aircraft wasnt going for any war or urgent support mission so what if they havent flown in rainy conditions? All around the world its prefered to cover the canopy of aircraft in case of rain, hail, thunderstorm etc.What kind of reporters and so called leading newspapers U have in India who are creating unnecessary panic and suspicions for something who is looked at esteem at Home?
 

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