HAL Tejas | Updates, News & Discussions-[Thread 2]

[Novice09]

@Lord Of Gondor it is confirmed... from Sulur to...

https://www.aninews.in/news/nationa...ejas-deployed-on-western-front20200818143044/

 

[MirageBlue]

Note: Not sure how reliable the info is.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1295662972086284288

If true then I guess Tejas is at AFS Uttarlai, Naliya will have the MiG-29UPG on a det from Jamnagar(First Supersonics 28)
and so ruled out.
Plus no single engined jets are employed for ops over the ocean as far as I know.

It is a big day for Indian aviation. The last time an indigenous fighter was deployed in a combat role at the border was when HF-24 Maruts were still in service. That is of course if we discount the Ajeet, which was an indigenous development of the Gnat.

Times of India is also reporting it as are other national newspapers, so it seems genuine. The No.45 Squadron Tejas fighters have apparently been deployed at forward air bases since June 2020.

Livefist is coming out with an article on this news shortly.

 

[proudindian20]

Tejas Mk2 with Astra mounted will be a game changer in the coming years

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Tejas Mk2 with Astra mounted will be a game changer in the coming years

It should be able to counter JF-17 Block 3 which is also a small size combat jet.

 

[MirageBlue]

Tejas Mk2 with Astra mounted will be a game changer in the coming years

Astra Mk2, a.k.a SFDR will see carriage trials in a few months time. Tenders for that have been released.

SFDR is the Indian Meteor ramjet equivalent BVRAAM.

 

[MirageBlue]

We can arm LCA with meteor if our AESA radar is indigenous. MBDA will allow hopefully

As I recall, when MBDA refused to allow the Meteor to be integrated with the Tejas Mk1A fitted with the Elta 2052 AESA radar, they said that they wanted 2 functioning prototypes of the radar to be delivered to MBDA in addition to details regarding data formats and radar's capabilities. Not sure whether IAF and LRDE will want to hand over one or two Uttam radars to MBDA for them to work on integrating the Meteor to the Uttam.

I would not hold my breath, expecting Meteor integration with Uttam. The Astra MK2 based on the SFDR technology is a far better prospect in terms of possibility of entering service with the Tejas Mk1A and Mk2.

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Tejas Mk 2 will take a while. 10 years from now it could have first flight.

 

[proudindian20]

Tejas Mk 2 will take a while. 10 years from now it could have first flight.

I don't think it'll take 10 years. First prototype will fly in next 5 years.

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

I don't think it'll take 10 years. First prototype will fly in next 5 years.

F414 is bigger than F404. It'll take a full redesign. F-18 powered by F404 first flight 1980. F-18 powered by F414 first flight 1995. A whole 15 years later.

Tejas Mk 2 powered by F414 should have first flight in 2030.

 

[KapitaanAli]

At the current rate of things, I won't be surprised by 2030. Pray for long life.

Production by 2030 is ideal.

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

At the current rate of things, I won't be surprised by 2030. Pray for long life.

Production by 2030 is ideal.

Realistically, considering how slow India is compared to the US, 2030 first flight, 2035 production, 2040 induction is likely

 

[MirageBlue]

Tejas Mk 2 will take a while. 10 years from now it could have first flight.

Nope. Metal cutting on the first prototype of the Tejas Mk2 MWF will be next year. Expect the first prototype to roll out in 2023 and first flight 6-8 months after that, if things go as planned currently.

 

[polanski]

Where Is Indian Tejas MKII And AMCA In The Global Fighter Jets Competition?: https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2...d-of-envisioned-tejas-mkii-and-amca-fighters/

 

[MirageBlue]

Gorgeous shot of the Tejas Mk1 during an aerial display, emerging from a loop.

 

[polanski]

“Make In India” Or “Disaster In India”: Why Indian Defense Projects delayed or cancelled?: https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2020/09/19/what-did-go-wrong-with-major-make-in-india-projects/