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[kurup]

LCA simulator ready

For visitors wanting an up-close, personal hands-on feel of the country’s LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) that dazzles the sky, there awaits the simulator, on ground, to provide them that enthralling experience.

Aero India 2013 has three simulators set up by Russia, France and India; two though will be closed for the general public. The only simulator accessible is Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.

The simulator, starved of power during the first three days, is finally up and running. “The situation was bad with organisers having not supplied power on the initial two days. We are now seeing huge crowds lining up to get a feel of the actual LCA,” said a DRDO official.

The DRDO has now decided to provide a three-minute “experience” of Tejas to the public. “The simulation, from takeoff to landing, is close to 15 minutes. But with swelling crowds, we have cut it down to two to three minutes,” the official explained. Those that had the opportunity were thrilled at the experience.

Russian manufacturers of MiGs are shutting down their simulator due to ‘lack of space’. “It’s an expensive machinery. We do not want to take chances by opening it to the public,” said United Aircraft Corporation staffer.

Rafael Advanced Defence Systems & IAI, have a simulator for SPIKE missiles. However, a Rafael staffer said they may be shutting it down as it was meant only for experts to give them a feel of spike missiles loaded onto the helicopters.

LCA simulator ready | idrw.org

 

[kurup]

Flight test update

From

LCA-Tejas has completed 2006 Test Flights Successfully. (05-Feb-2013).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-349,LSP1-74,LSP2-242,PV5-36,LSP3-96,LSP4-61,LSP5-124,LSP7-18,NP1-4)

to

LCA-Tejas has completed 2025 Test Flights Successfully. (10-Feb-2013).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-350,LSP1-74,LSP2-250,PV5-36,LSP3-99,LSP4-65,LSP5-127,LSP7-18,NP1-4)

 

[shree835]

Tejas SP-1 to be handed over to IAF in September


According to the information provided in Aero India 2013 , first series production (SP-1) Tejas aircraft is scheduled for delivery in September 2013. SP-1 will be handed over to No. 45 Squadron (Flying Daggers) that will be based initially in Bangalore, Karnataka , which will later move to Sulur near Coimbatore.

HAL is currently working on getting LSP-8 to air soon . the first flight of LSP-8 which will be final configuration as per MK-1 standard will have it first flight in next few weeks . LSP-8 and SP-1 will be first identical aircraft in current Tejas fleet . Tejas is expected to achieve Final IOC (IOC-2) around same time .

HAL on other hand after facing several criticism on failure to set up a production line for Tejas , HAL has promised smooth supply of aircrafts once final IOC of the aircraft has been achieved . it was also informed that once final IOC is achieved HAL in next 3 to 6 months from there onward will be able to produce 8 aircrafts per year , plans are gradually to increase the production to 16 aircrafts per year .

Development Work on first Tejas MK-2 aircraft will commence soon and first flight of Tejas MK-2 is currently scheduled for 2015 and the new and more powerful General Electric F414-GE-INS6 engine with 98 kN of thrust will start arriving in India by next year , Engineers from General Electric will be helping ADA and HAL in integration of the engine into Tejas MK-2 air frame . Tejas MK-2 will have higher thrust to weight ratio , which will lead to better rate of acceleration .

The Tejas Mk 2 will now have a length of 13.70 metres (.50-metre more than that of the Tejas Mk 1, for incorporating a stretched nose section and a modified fuselage section aft of the cockpit for housing an expanded complement of mission avionics LRUs), height of 4.6 metres (as opposed to 4.4 metres of the Tejas Mk 1, to accommodate an enlarged vertical tail-section) and a wingspan of 8.2 metres, same as that of the Tejas Mk 1, that, however with an increased wing area. External stores capacity will be boosted to 5,000 kg (as opposed to 4,000 kg for the Tejas Mk1), while the twin internal air-intake ducts will be enlarged by 10 mm in diameter for the increased air flow requirement of the General Electric F414-GE-INS6 engine.

Tejas SP-1 to be handed over to IAF in September | idrw.org

 

[rockstarIN]

Well, that is a good news. But HAL initially suppose to hand over LSP-7 and 8 for user trails before SP-1 to flying daggers.

-Final IOC will be in 3-5 months
-IAF user trail/integration by Sept. 2013.

LCA Tejas Mk.2 At Aero India

@RPK u stole my avatar lol, I suppose to make the same for me.

 

[kurup]

Tejas warms up for spitfire Iron Fist demo at Jaisalmer

Bangalore: The next stop for India’s combat fighter Tejas is Jaisalmer. After completing its duties at the just-concluded air show here, the aerospace masters at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) are gearing up for the next big show – Iron Fist. Tipped as the mother of all fire power demonstration of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Iron Fist will be held from February 15 in the Pokhran and Chandan firing ranges, near Jaisalmer.

The participation of Tejas was confirmed to the media by the IAF boss Air Chief Marshal NA K Borwne during Aero India-2013. Sources now tell Express that at Iron Fist, Tejas will show the indigenous combat strength to Indian and international audiences for the first time. “This is the first time the IAF extended an invitation to HAL-ADA for Tejas’ participation,” sources said.

Three Tejas variants from its test flight-line are being readied in Bangalore for IAF’s spitfire show. Tejas is also expected to fire a Russian R-73 missile in addition to dropping a LGB (laser-guided bomb). “Only one aircraft will eventually take-off for the fire display and the remaining two will be on a hot stand-by,” sources said.

The HAL-ADA contingent, with a mission to prepare the aircraft, assess the flight analysis, collect the data collection and address any snags, are expected to leave Bangalore in the next couple of days. “We intent to achieve 100 per cent success during the fire power demonstration. In addition, it will also give Tejas an international recognition. For the first time it will be a day and night exercise, gauging the readiness and technological capabilities of IAF assets, of which many have undergone upgrades,” sources said.

President Pranab Mukherjee will be at the range to get an upclose of the prestigious exercise, which will conclude on February 23.

Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: Tejas warms up for spitfire Iron Fist demo at Jaisalmer

 

[BlueDot_in_Space]

It seems AF LCA tejas has been tested for lighting protection and rain water proofing as per below updates

 

[BlueDot_in_Space]

Wake protection feature incorporated into the air data algorithm of LCA tejas

from latest issue of airmag

 

[sudhir007]

Flight test update

From

LCA-Tejas has completed 2025 Test Flights Successfully. (10-Feb-2013).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-350,LSP1-74,LSP2-250,PV5-36,LSP3-99,LSP4-65,LSP5-127,LSP7-18,NP1-4)

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LCA-Tejas has completed 2029 Test Flights Successfully. (12-Feb-2013).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-350,LSP1-74,LSP2-250,PV5-36,LSP3-100,LSP4-65,LSP5-128,LSP7-20,NP1-4)

 

[RPK]

@RPK u stole my avatar lol, I suppose to make the same for me.

Its Madras Regiment ensign

 

[rockstarIN]

Its Madras Regiment ensign

I know................

 

[kurup]

Angle of Attack: Express sharpshooter floors MoD | Tejas’ take-off photo captured during Aero India on way to South Block

Bangalore: The show is over, but the stories keep pouring in one after the other. In military aviation one of the most-discussed aspects of a combat fighter is its Angle of Attack -- popularly known as AoA. (Wikipedia explains AoA as the angle between the chord line of the wing of a fixed-wing aircraft and the vector representing the relative motion between the aircraft and the atmosphere.) But, little did Express’ sharpshooter Suresh Nampoothiri realize that his ‘AoA’, while on duty, might fetch him rare laurels from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and leading shutterbugs! Like any military story from the tarmac, this too has its share of suspense and thrill. And, in this case there’s a happy ending too!

On assignment at Yelahanka’s Air Force Station during the just-concluded Aero India, Express photographer decided to take a different flightpath. Bored with ground realities, he ducked the security and climbed atop a building which was hitherto a ‘no-fly-zone’ for the media. Back with his prized catch of the day, he began processing the frames at the Media Centre. Unaware that every move of his was under scanner, one senior official of MoD encountered Suresh asking one question after another about the photo, the angle, the position, the permission and the like.

However, the MoD officials were soon impressed with the series of photos taken by the young man, capturing the take-off of India’s Tejas combat fighter. Col Basudev Maitra, MoD’s Photo Division Director, was heard telling everyone at the Media Centre: “Bahut badia angle hain. Great photo!”

On Tuesday, Sitanshu Kar, MoD’s Principal Spokesperson and Additional Director General (Media and Communication) told City Express from Delhi that the Tejas take-off photo has virtually gone viral in the defence circles. “It’s very rare that one gets such a photo. The parked aircraft on the front adds more life to it. It also shows Tejas in a very dramatic frame. Many felt that Tejas was looking like a foreign fighter. The frame and angle made all the difference. It is a very stunning photo and definitely drew the attention of many,” says Kar, an avid photographer himself.

It is now confirmed that the Tejas stunner from the hangars of Express in Bangalore will find a place very soon at Dilli’s South Block. Moral of the story: AoA matters for planes and in photography!

Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: Angle of Attack: Express sharpshooter floors MoD | Tejas’ take-off photo captured during Aero India on way to South Block

 

[Jayanta]

Bachpan se sun raha hu..LCA LCA LCA..kab banke tayar hoga...ab tak to kam se kam 200 LCA ban jana chahiye tha.

 

[S-DUCT]

LCA made her first flight in jan 2001,for a 3rd world country like india 15 years for flight test is not bad.
there are total 22 lca that are undergoing flight trials.LSP-8 will be given IAF to open flight trials.

 

[ANPP]

Bachpan se sun raha hu..LCA LCA LCA..kab banke tayar hoga...ab tak to kam se kam 200 LCA ban jana chahiye tha.

Kyu munne ek tuche bji chahiye that kya.....

 

[Jayanta]

Kyu munne ek tuche bji chahiye that kya.....

Ban jayega to bata diyo....

LCA made her first flight in jan 2001,for a 3rd world country like india 15 years for flight test is not bad.
there are total 22 lca that are undergoing flight trials.LSP-8 will be given IAF to open flight trials.

Bhai...LCA was supposed to replace Mig21. But it still is inferior to it...i mean LCA has all modern stuff including AESA, BVR missile, Composite material...yaar yeh agar Mig-21 mein laga dete to woh jyada asardar hota.:india: