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[GORKHALI]

As per the article, IAF is only interested in mk.2 version since it fulfills its requirements. What would be the fate of mk.1 in that scenario.

well just like Jf 17 block 2 fulfill its requirement for PAF, so is LCA Mk2. IAF will operate 40 LCA MK1 with commitment to induct close to 200 units of LCA.

 

[Dazzler]

well just like Jf 17 block 2 fulfill its requirement for PAF, so is LCA Mk2. IAF will operate 40 LCA MK1 with commitment to induct close to 200 units of LCA.

what???

jf-17 blk 1 not fulfilling PAF requirements?

care to explain in which department?

by the way, my question was based on the article.

 

[GORKHALI]

what???

jf-17 blk 1 not fulfilling PAF requirements?

care to explain in which department?

by the way, my question was based on the article.

Then why moving to Block 2 after inducting 50 units
Block 1 doesn't carry BVR,No IFR etc etc ..

LCA Mk1 FOC standard : IFR, BVR,Hybrid ELTA Radar,AOA 28 while

While IAF asked for in MK2 :
>OBOGS(Oxygen on board oxygen generation system)
>Higher thrust engine
>More internal fuel
>Glass cockpit with touch screen LCD panels(earlier was glass cockpit color MFD)
>Retractable IFR
>Avionics update with AESA radar
>Unified EWS System
>Aerodynamics improvement to increase AOA to 32-35.

Can you post block 2 improvement over here

 

[Dazzler]

Then why moving to Block 2 after inducting 50 units
Block 1 doesn't carry BVR,No IFR etc etc ..

LCA Mk1 FOC standard : IFR, BVR,Hybrid ELTA Radar,AOA 28 while

While IAF asked for in MK2 :
>OBOGS(Oxygen on board oxygen generation system)
>Higher thrust engine
>More internal fuel
>Glass cockpit with touch screen LCD panels(earlier was glass cockpit color MFD)
>Retractable IFR
>Avionics update with AESA radar
>Unified EWS System
>Aerodynamics improvement to increase AOA to 32-35.

Can you post block 2 improvement over here

IFR nope, bvr yes, anyway, keep it on lca.

The article suggests iaf is not going for mk.1. The question is why.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

IFR nope, bvr yes, anyway, keep it on lca.

The article suggests iaf is not going for mk.1. The question is why.

Because they want something that's over kill, hence -

>OBOGS(Oxygen on board oxygen generation system)
>Higher thrust engine
>More internal fuel
>Glass cockpit with touch screen LCD panels(earlier was glass cockpit color MFD)
>Retractable IFR
>Avionics update with AESA radar
>Unified EWS System
>Aerodynamics improvement to increase AOA to 32-35.

 

[GORKHALI]

IFR nope, bvr yes, anyway, keep it on lca.

The article suggests iaf is not going for mk.1. The question is why.

Because IAF want LCA to evolve ,keeping itself with current fighter in inventory. After 2020,the aircraft which is going to be in IAF inventory are Rafale,Mirage5k- Mk2, Mig29 UPG, Su 30MkI and FGFA. So need to keep them up with current technology.

Can you please put jf 17 block 2 improvement here. we gonna keep it on topic discussion.

 

[Dazzler]

Because IAF want LCA to evolve ,keeping itself with current fighter in inventory. After 2020,the aircraft which is going to be in IAF inventory are Rafale,Mirage5k- Mk2, Mig29 UPG, Su 30MkI and FGFA. So need to keep them up with current technology.

Can you please put jf 17 block 2 improvement here. we gonna keep it on topic discussion.

there are many, mostly in radar, ew, IFR and some undisclosed ones.

On topic, th AoA requirement is crazy to say the least. I mean seriously?? 32 AoA will rip the airframe apart. What is IAF thinking for lca mk.2 is beyond me. Secondly, there are some requirements sucb as lcd touch supported screens that sound more like they want fancy interface. Normal lcds are not bad and get the job done.

 

[GORKHALI]

there are many, mostly in radar, ew, IFR and some undisclosed ones.

On topic, th AoA requirement is crazy to say the least. I mean seriously?? 32 AoA will rip the airframe apart. What is IAF thinking for lca mk.2 is beyond me. Secondly, there are some requirements sucb as lcd touch supported screens that sound more like they want fancy interface. Normal lcds are not bad and get the job done.

Well Wind tunnel test shows it can go up to 35 and beyond.Need to find the reliable link though.

BTW current cockpit image.

Cockpit for LCA Mk2

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Well Wind tunnel test shows it can go up to 35 and beyond.Need to find the reliable link though.

BTW current cockpit image.

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Cockpit for LCA Mk2
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No, @GORKHALI

 

[Water Car Engineer]

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

^Wow!

 

[kurup]

View attachment 106236

 

[GORKHALI]

No, @GORKHALI

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bro..if you look at the both pics its the same,just in LCA Mk2 the display color is white.While ELBIT- HAL JV and SMATEL-THALES JV are competing for supplying their panels for LCA MK2 and Upgraded Su 30MkI which will further dashed to AMCA.

 

[genmirajborgza786]

IFR nope, bvr yes, anyway, keep it on lca.

The article suggests iaf is not going for mk.1. The question is why.

there are hundreds of articles written ,after all articles are not policies rather opinions ,therefore it cannot be taken in to serious considerations, the general norm will usually follow as regards to the MK1, that they will be inducted in complementary supportive roles for the MK2 or may be upgraded to MK2 standards

 

[ni8mare]

No, @GORKHALI

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if you look closely in mk2 mission & display are not separated as in mk1