LCA NOT UP TO MARK, SEARCH ON FOR ANOTHER FIGHTER JET - Navy chief

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

so he don't know how it is as capable as rafale.

 

[Windjammer]

Actually it's now this aircraft is just a Fishbone stuck in Indian throat, can't swallow it and neither can spit it out.

While for land operations, the IAF prefers to rely on twin engine jets, how can a single engine aircraft can be accepted for naval operations, keeping in mind, while operating over the sea, if something goes wrong, there's no chance of recovery, hence most if not all carrier-borne aircraft are twin engine these days.

 

[PakGuns]

That INDI-GENIUS fighter...meh much fight, more fly wow..

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

They are planning for next 10 years.

LCA is a capable and lethal fighter as demonstrated in Bahrain air show. Its capabilities are improving as we speak.

Navy's requirements are different, he said the fighter is not able to take off with full load, means an engine issue which can be sorted out.

But I feel in future Naval Rafales and F35's will be deployed.

in bahrain air show nothing unusaual was done by tejas. it just flew around with constant speed.

 

[AKD]

https://twitter.com/x/status/804583654919958529

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

"Known from the start"

Yes.
The Navy's program was an offshoot of the IAF variant, although highly customised.
The IAF wanted a MiG21 replacement that is contemporary and capable, the Navy wants a STOBAR capable fighter that can take off with a decent load, which was never going to happen when ADA had no previous experience in designing a carrier capable variant.
The LCA Navy has very important technologies that will make it's way into the Mark 2 such as redesigned front portion for increased visibility for Carrier operations, LEVCON surfaces for better low speed control, redesigned undercarriage, arrestor hook, redesigned cockpit and Automated Hands-off Takeoff. (that will put the aircraft into a steady climb after take off)
This can be further validated by the Navy's order for the LCA Navy, which stands at 6 and them going for further numbers of the already in service MiG-29K. Indian Navy is the largest operator of the MiG29K with 45 Airframes.
But the Navy has a solid track record of nurturing homegrown projects.
We have 8000 Ton Destroyers in the Kolkata Class, 6000 Ton Frigates in the Shivalik, 40000 Ton Aircraft Carrier in the Vikrant and SSBNs in the Arihant Class.(All designed in house)
This is a very important step 15-20 years down the line.

 

[PlugnPlay]

Looks like IN is gunning for the Rafale.

In which case its better for the LCA-naval to become a technology demonstrator platform.

 

[PakGuns]

There should be mid air armament loaders for it..

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

Looks like IN is gunning for the Rafale.

In which case its better for the LCA-naval to become a technology demonstrator platform.

Indian navy is interested in f35 from first day. I think India will go for f35 naval version

 

[PlugnPlay]

India navy is interested in f35 from first day. I think India will go for f35 naval version

Maybe sometime in the future IF relationship between India and US improve.

But after getting their hands burnt in the Sea harrier case by UK, the IN is extra careful to ensure no gaps in its operational efficiency.

So logic dictates Rafale will pass the muster while F35 would not irrespective of their technical and operational abilities.

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

how can a single engine aircraft can be accepted for naval operations, keeping in mind, while operating over the sea, if something goes wrong, there's no chance of recovery, hence most if not all carrier-borne aircraft are twin engine these days.

You have no idea what you are talking about.
Navies around the world have operated Single engine fighters successfully over decades.
The coming decades will see one particular single engined fighter dominate the oceans

This is the Indian Navy's experience with Single Engine aircraft

 

[A.P. Richelieu]

Actually it's now this aircraft is just a Fishbone stuck in Indian throat, can't swallow it and neither can spit it out.

While for land operations, the IAF prefers to rely on twin engine jets, how can a single engine aircraft can be accepted for naval operations, keeping in mind, while operating over the sea, if something goes wrong, there's no chance of recovery, hence most if not all carrier-borne aircraft are twin engine these days.

You should send a high priority message to POTUS, because the US Navy is about to
replace their twin engine Hornets with single engine F-35.

 

[mike2000 is back]

Maybe sometime in the future IF relationship between India and US improve.

But after getting their hands burnt in the Sea harrier case by UK, the IN is extra careful to ensure no gaps in its operational efficiency.

So logic dictates Rafale will pass the muster while F35 would not irrespective of their technical and operational abilities.

How'd that? What's the difference between France and U.K for India? Our harriers served India well as far as I remember

 

[PlugnPlay]

How'd that? What's the difference between France and U.K for India? Our harriers served India well as far as I remember

UK refused service and parts for Sea Harrier and Sea King as part of the embargo on India.

IN then went on to develop in house parts and support services to keep them flying. No thanks to you.

France OTOH NEVER support ANY embargo on India. Their support for Mirages never faltered and they stuck up for India through thick and thin. lol at your ignorance.

 

[Hassan Guy]

They will probably get the Rafale-M or Sea Gripen when the IAF buys it.

Indian Navy getting the F-35B/C is unlikely without the F-35A in service with their air force.