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[sathya]

When we are planning hatch back, we have to compromise boot space..

 

[sancho]

where as TOP HMS on MIG 29 is done by French who are working with Mig not with us a new standard architecture agreed between them..

That's wrong and can be easily seen by the fact, that the HMS was integrated "after" the arival in India and most likely by Samtel. The upgrade of the Mig 29 UPG, as well as the later trials that were done in Russia were always made with Russian HMS. Similarly, Israeli pods like the Litenting will be integrated in India too and not by the Russians. So there is no agreement with Mikoayan and the French, the Russians only allowed us to integrate foreign techs and capabilities and unless this addition requires changes at the airframe itself (addition of certain antennas of the EW), that will be done in India an not by the Russians. Btw, we don't integrate Brahmos to MKI, the Russians are doing it and they are doing it not because they can evaluate the changes of flight performance (which NAL could do simply by using windtunnel models as well), but because structural changes at the airframe are neeeded, to carry such weights. Which then again is a change of the fighter itself and not like adding a weapon pod!
Not to mention that the point was, that we did these changes without asking for approval, nor did the French complained about it afterwards, so approval is not an issue, while the lack of space is one!

IF that is the case why we are not able to do the R-77 on Tejas? we have the weapon in inventory... why we are opting for Python?

Who said we are not able? The point is rather if its'financially worth it? We have not only to pay for the integration alone, but also would need additional stocks of the missile, but the aim is to replace Russian BVR missiles with Astra. The only reason why IN wanted Derby (not Python V) integrated into NLCA is, that they have the missile already and it has a longer life than the Sea Harriers that are using it today. So it's just logical that they want to integrate that missile as a stop gap, till Astra is ready.
Not to mention that the whole delay of integrating a BVR missile might have less to do with the possible missiles, but with the lack of a capable radar.

to have a silent features like SE we need weapon bay to work along with weapon launching

Again, it is not possible to give LCA features like the Silent Eagle, because of the lack of space at LCA as a platform. You might still "hope" for someone to find a solution as you said, but "hope" is not enough and actually caused all the delays of the LCA program. More rational thinking is needed to get things done and seeing LCA as what it really is, a light, low end cost-effective 4th gen fighter, not more, but also not less!
The simple fact that we have to re-design it from MK1 to MK2, just to integrate some more upgrades shows the limitations of it's design and you still think they will do a complete re-design again, to add a limited space weapon bay?

 

[MilSpec]

I think the articles made it clear that ALL Mig21FLs were being decommissioned. Only the Mig21 Bis and Mig21 Bisons will be retained for some more time. Or are you suggesting that although an official ceremony did take place, the FLs will still be flown for some more time?

yes!

 

[Water Car Engineer]

HAL gears up for Tejas series production | Record 485 flights logged in 2013

Bangalore: With barely one more week to go for Tejas to get its second initial operational clearance (IOC-2), the spotlight will move to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the prime player in India’s delayed fighter dream. Close to two generation of designers and manufacturing engineers from HAL and its prime work centre Aircraft Research and Design Center, have worked on the Tejas programme. With the project entering the final operational clearance (FOC) and parallel series production (SP) stages, HAL has its task cut out to deliver the first batch of 40 aircraft in phases. A 28,000 sq feet manufacturing facility has already been commissioned by HAL for the series production.

Insiders point towards the latest Tejas aircraft (LSP-8) as a testimony to the level of perfection the team achieved. “It has completed 40 flights without any major snag. Post IOC-2, the IAF pilots will continue with their testing and takeover of Tejas, which will eventually replace the MiGs,” a senior official from HAL said.

 

[IND151]

HAL Gears Up For Tejas Series Rollout | idrw.org

 

[Storm Force]

Tejas is ready to ROCK AND ROLL my friends

From MIG21 & MIG27s to these And ITS OUR OWN indengious swadeshi fighter

 

[SR-91]

Tejas is ready to ROCK AND ROLL my friends

From MIG21 & MIG27s to these And ITS OUR OWN indengious swadeshi fighter

ITS A PROUD FEELING!!!!

 

[Storm Force]

We have a very expensive high maintenance AIR FORCE FLEET like nearly 300 su30mki it will be wise to build 200+ LCA TEJAS that will give us low cost low maintenance fleet options..

I cant wait to see MK2

 

[SR-91]

We have a very expensive high maintenance AIR FORCE FLEET like nearly 300 su30mki it will be wise to build 200+ LCA TEJAS that will give us low cost low maintenance fleet options..

I cant wait to see MK2

In a recent interview DRDO chief said IAF will induct over 200 LCA.

 

[trident2010]

Best of luck Tejas

 

[rockstarIN]

Everybody is invited...ok?

 

[indiatester]

Everybody is invited...ok?

How can I get a pass?

 

[SRP]

Hi-tech Tejas hangar goes live; first aircraft likely in 3 months.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has set up a state-of-the-art facility with some of the best aerospace manufacturing technologies to take up the Tejas series production. With the built-up area of 28,000 sq meters, the Light Combat Aircraft (Production Group) has already started the series production of Tejas with the mandate of delivering the first aircraft (SP-1) to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by March 2014. The new facility has LCA structural assembly hangar, two flights hangars and machine shops to augment the Tejas production. Backed with a workforce of over 700 personnel, with 80 per cent being in the average age group of 30 years, the set-up has come up with a sanction of approximately Rs 400 crore. Each Tejas platform should cost the IAF around Rs 200 crore. The equipment fitting on SP-1 began this year and 75 per cent of the aircraft structure is already ready. First 20 aircraft will be rolled out in the initial operational clearance configuration, while the next 20 will be in the final operational clearance format. HAL plans to take the production rate to 16 aircraft per year from 2017 onwards.

 

[SRP]

 

[MilSpec]

^^^awesome... good to see assym jigs after a long time!!!!

In a recent interview DRDO chief said IAF will induct over 200 LCA.

irrespective of popular views, my sources infer the actual number will be far more in numbers...

LCA mkII with Astra II ,NG-LGB (ADE) would be a sight to see...