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IDN TAKE: One Gulf Country has Requested Information on the TEJAS
As per reliable sources, and as a sign of good times for TEJAS one Gulf country has requested for information for evaluation.
The decision to field the TEJAS fighter in the Bahrain Air Show 2016 has been a masterstroke by the Department of Defence, Government of India, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) & Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) also ably supported by qualitative expertise from CEMILAC, DGAQA and CSI. The extensive coverage received during the show has proved to be a moral booster for the much beleagured fighter. The coordinated efforts by all agencies is laudable as it involved complex logistics planning and execution. Putting up a flight display in front of an international audience is no mean feat.
As an illustration, TEJAS versatility was epitomized even before the start of the event by one singular feat before landing at the Sakhir Air Base in Manama for the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS), the fighter flew for more than 1,800 km from Bangalore to Jamnagar, before covering a further 1,200 km for a second refueling stop in Muscat. The final leg was another 795 km to the venue. The total distance covered by both the fighters (Limited Series Production-4 and LSP-7) is an astonishing 3,800 km, no mean feat by any standards.
Following this, in a show of unprecedented & breathtaking proportions, the TEJAS grabbed the spotlight with a awe-inspiring mid-air precision display of its prowess as a modern flying machine.
Gireeshan, a proud NRI told IND's representative at the Air show, "I have only heard about this indigenous jet as I have been living in the Gulf region for more than 20 years. I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to witness the fighter first hand. It was a stunning display which relegated all other fighters at the show into the background."
Yusuf another spectator said, "It was heartwarming to see our fighter competing with its western counterparts. Since they have decades of experience in designing and manufacturing combat jets, it is no wonder that it took our country so many years to develop & perfect the technology as we are relatively new in this field."
Augmentation Plan
HAL is also ramping up production to seven units this year before doubling to 16 in 2018. HAL is also building an upgraded version the Mk1A, which features numerous production and system enhancements over an initial batch of 20 jets.
TEJAS has achieved a significant amount of maturity as more than 3,000 flights have been completed by ADA and the air force has received its first production example. The agencies have adopted a parallel process between test and evaluation and production.
With the deadline fast approaching for FOC Certification, work is under way to integrate the indigenous developed ASTRA active radar homing beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) and the Israeli Derby & Python-5 missiles with the TEJAS. The plan is to integrate both Close Combat Missiles (CCM) for short range interceptions and a BVRAAM suite for long range air-to-air defence. It is worthy to note that the Russian Vympel R-73 weapon has already been cleared for use by TEJAS.
Opportunities Galore
Opportunities are now abound for exploring potential export customers for the 4++ generation fighter. In terms of interest, BIAS was a good platform, and it was reported that the program will have interested people coming to India in April 2016. It is quite evident that PM Modi's "Make in India" program also extends to seeking international sales of its products. (With inputs from PTI, Globalflight & IANS)
As per reliable sources, and as a sign of good times for TEJAS one Gulf country has requested for information for evaluation.
The decision to field the TEJAS fighter in the Bahrain Air Show 2016 has been a masterstroke by the Department of Defence, Government of India, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) & Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) also ably supported by qualitative expertise from CEMILAC, DGAQA and CSI. The extensive coverage received during the show has proved to be a moral booster for the much beleagured fighter. The coordinated efforts by all agencies is laudable as it involved complex logistics planning and execution. Putting up a flight display in front of an international audience is no mean feat.
As an illustration, TEJAS versatility was epitomized even before the start of the event by one singular feat before landing at the Sakhir Air Base in Manama for the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS), the fighter flew for more than 1,800 km from Bangalore to Jamnagar, before covering a further 1,200 km for a second refueling stop in Muscat. The final leg was another 795 km to the venue. The total distance covered by both the fighters (Limited Series Production-4 and LSP-7) is an astonishing 3,800 km, no mean feat by any standards.
Following this, in a show of unprecedented & breathtaking proportions, the TEJAS grabbed the spotlight with a awe-inspiring mid-air precision display of its prowess as a modern flying machine.
Gireeshan, a proud NRI told IND's representative at the Air show, "I have only heard about this indigenous jet as I have been living in the Gulf region for more than 20 years. I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to witness the fighter first hand. It was a stunning display which relegated all other fighters at the show into the background."
Yusuf another spectator said, "It was heartwarming to see our fighter competing with its western counterparts. Since they have decades of experience in designing and manufacturing combat jets, it is no wonder that it took our country so many years to develop & perfect the technology as we are relatively new in this field."
Augmentation Plan
HAL is also ramping up production to seven units this year before doubling to 16 in 2018. HAL is also building an upgraded version the Mk1A, which features numerous production and system enhancements over an initial batch of 20 jets.
TEJAS has achieved a significant amount of maturity as more than 3,000 flights have been completed by ADA and the air force has received its first production example. The agencies have adopted a parallel process between test and evaluation and production.
With the deadline fast approaching for FOC Certification, work is under way to integrate the indigenous developed ASTRA active radar homing beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) and the Israeli Derby & Python-5 missiles with the TEJAS. The plan is to integrate both Close Combat Missiles (CCM) for short range interceptions and a BVRAAM suite for long range air-to-air defence. It is worthy to note that the Russian Vympel R-73 weapon has already been cleared for use by TEJAS.
Opportunities Galore
Opportunities are now abound for exploring potential export customers for the 4++ generation fighter. In terms of interest, BIAS was a good platform, and it was reported that the program will have interested people coming to India in April 2016. It is quite evident that PM Modi's "Make in India" program also extends to seeking international sales of its products. (With inputs from PTI, Globalflight & IANS)
