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[Perpendicular]

just waiting for my computer to get fixed . I hope to create and upload a more refined and better model of Tejas.
this is my tribute. sorry its not perfect. a lot of effort went there.

Looks more like Naval LCA

 

[aftab_s81]

Hi,
I am new to Tejas forum.
Please let me know how many of these birds are in service?

 

[HariPrasad]

Hi,
I am new to Tejas forum.
Please let me know how many of these birds are in service?

2 Protype variants, 7 limited series production, 2 naval variant , may be couple of trainers and 1 production variant are produced. One A/C handed over to Airforce for evaluation. The plane is not in service till date.

 

[aftab_s81]

2 Protype variants, 7 limited series production, 2 naval variant , may be couple of trainers and 1 production variant are produced. One A/C handed over to Airforce for evaluation. The plane is not in service till date.

I have also read somewhere in this forum that IAF is rather looking at Gripen for the same role (replacing Mig21s), is that true?

 

[IND151]

Broadsword: Outgoing Tejas chief says Mark II will fly in three years, enter IAF service in six

I have also read somewhere in this forum that IAF is rather looking at Gripen for the same role (replacing Mig21s), is that true?

IAF and IN have ordered more than 120 LCAs in total till now.

 

[aftab_s81]

So when can we see an operational squadron ?

Broadsword: Outgoing Tejas chief says Mark II will fly in three years, enter IAF service in six



IAF and IN have ordered more than 120 LCAs in total till now.

 

[Irfan Baloch]

2 Protype variants, 7 limited series production, 2 naval variant , may be couple of trainers and 1 production variant are produced. One A/C handed over to Airforce for evaluation. The plane is not in service till date.

the Naval variant is very ambitious the challenges are many fold and magnified compared to ground version. I respect the people who have taken up that task.

 

[IND151]

So when can we see an operational squadron ?

Very soon

 

[Irfan Baloch]

Looks more like Naval LCA

it was my first attempt and spent many hours, used a model component of an old game. which is still living on due to mods and updates. there are some exceptional models on the web. the model is moderately familiar and lacks polish although I spent a lot of time but reached my limit due to limited tools available and tricks.
but I just wanted to make an entry for our sub continent

 

[HariPrasad]

the Naval variant is very ambitious the challenges are many fold and magnified compared to ground version. I respect the people who have taken up that task.

yes,

In a test at INS Hansa, We witnessed some pleasant surprise in terms of almost double climb rate than expected. This has given us a hope that even LCA MK1 is career compatible. Thank for your display of respect.

 

[Superboy]

Hi,
I am new to Tejas forum.
Please let me know how many of these birds are in service?

0 in service. 1 serial production plane built. SP-1. Need 17 more serial production planes to form the first squadron.

 

[SRP]

https://twitter.com/x/status/616908234893320192

 

[IND151]

Tejas MK-II first flight in 2018: Outgoing ADE Chief | idrw.org

 

[Hindustani78]

Updated: July 3, 2015 16:50 IST

New ADA chief C.D.Balaji to steer LCA programme - The Hindu

Commodore C.D.Balaji (Retd), Outstanding Scientist, on Friday took charge as the Director of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Programme Director of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), according to an official announcement.

ADA, based in Bengaluru, is the premier multi-agency body spearheading the development of combat aircraft for the Air Force and the Navy - among them the LCA and the proposed Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft AMCA.

Prior to his elevation, Cmde Balaji was Project Director of the LCA’s naval version. He succeeds P.S. Subramanyam, Distinguished Scientist, who superannuated on June 30.

Cmde Balaji holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Commissioned into the Indian Navy's engineering branch in September 1978, Cmde Balaji has specialised in the Naval Aviation Arm. He has served as Air Engineer Officer of INAS 310 (Alize aircraft) for about 3 years embarking the Aircraft Carrier Vikrant.

He joined ADA on deputation in 2002 to work on the development of a naval version of the light fighter. In December 2006, he left the Navy and fully moved to ADA.

The plane's first prototype, LCA (NP1), made its historic maiden flight on April 27, 2012, followed by the first crucial ski jump launch on December 20, 2014. He is credited with playing a key role in conceiving and building the Air Force trainer prototypes and the Shore-Based Test Facility (SBTF) at Dabolim naval station in Goa. The SBTF is built to replicate an aircraft carrier and provides the test platform equipped with a ski jump for take-off and arresting gear to stop the aircraft while landing.

 

[Superboy]

Tejas MK-II first flight in 2018: Outgoing ADE Chief | idrw.org

Doubt it. I predict 2020 or after.