N-LCA out of the hangar

[anathema]

Reminds me of F18c , mini hornet sort of

You might find this a bit wierd !!! But the nose drop reminds me of Flanker ---

LCA and flanker, i am already laughing my *** off----

 

[flanker143]

You might find this a bit wierd !!! But the nose drop reminds me of Flanker ---

LCA and flanker, i am already laughing my *** off----

yeah this thought came in my mind too !!! LOLS...

 

[shrivatsa]

yup we can call it as "horny flanker"

 

[d14gtc]

Lets hope it started rollin out of assembly line sooon......

 

[Join]

 

[Sri]

Does anyone knows its payload?
Also can it used on Viraat ( If arrestor hook is installed)

thanks in advance.
Tx
Sri

 

[Farahvar]

too early to talk about payload, it wont be inducted until the new engines are finalized and incorporated ...

 

[Kinetic]

Does anyone knows its payload?
Also can it used on Viraat ( If arrestor hook is installed)

thanks in advance.
Tx
Sri

Payload would be same as IAF Tejas.

Theoretically its possible with some modifications, specially the ski-jump.

1) Naval LCA needs 14 degree ski-jump while Viraat has 12 degree.

2) Naval LCA needs 195 m run way, Viraat's over all length is 226 m while IAC-1 where the NLCA will be based has a length of 260 m.

3) Needs lot of modifications in the controls and logistics as well.

Viraat will be retired when IAC-1 joins the Navy.

 

[Sri]

Thanks Kinetic,

I thought Navy wants to operate 3 carriers from 2015 onwards and Viraat will be retired once IAC - 2 is in service ( Viraats life is extended till 2020 I think)
Tx
Srini.

 

[Kinetic]

Thanks Kinetic,

I thought Navy wants to operate 3 carriers from 2015 onwards and Viraat will be retired once IAC - 2 is in service ( Viraats life is extended till 2020 I think)
Tx
Srini.

Acutally IAC-1 was build to replace Viraat. Though its possible that it could stay in service until 2020 as its in good condition and upgraded recently. But I think it will retire after IAC-1 fully takes over by 2016/17.

 

[lhuang]

Make Viraat a floating helicopter base!

Or Naval C&C :o

 

[Join]

Make Viraat a floating helicopter base!

Or Naval C&C :o

It will be a floating museum, Just Like the INS vikrant

 

[Kinetic]

Make Viraat a floating helicopter base!

Or Naval C&C :o

Good proposal. They can completely overhaul Viraat and should make it a helicopter carrier to give back up for the amphibious warfare vessels.

It will be a floating museum, Just Like the INS vikrant

Most possible they will do that only!

 

[theboss]

good technological achievement!

 

[realindian]

Second squadron (20nos) of ‘Tejas’ fighter jet ordered by IAF

that's a big slap to those to was pointing out that HAL tejas is worthless aircraft, i just want to say that LOOK AT YOUR SELF....good going DRDO,HAL,ADA...
now indian govt should give more money to R&D agencies and stop importing..