sancho
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actually,in other case,I'd support parallel research..but you know,its HAL and ADA..couldn't oppose their decision.but I think after making Tejas MK-II,we mustn't delay for AMCA project,2025 should be the deadline for that project(though I hope we could atleast finish within 2028,realistic approach)
If the project is in hold now, it would make even more sense for IAF, since it might be developed now as an MKI replacement by 2030...
...however, a development for the navy is still more important and if we do it the right way, it don't need to take that long too.
1) AESA radar is already under development, no matter if it will be ready for MK2 or not
2) NG design know how via FGFA and AURA development
3) Bound Rafale deal with Dassault being design and development partner for a naval AMCA
4) get a foreign partner for the engine development
5) get as much system and weapon commonality between LCA/FGFA and AMCA as possible
When we take the opportunities that we have, we can do it fast and efficient, but when we keep the attitude of developing everything alone, we won't get anywhere!
What's the MK.1 combat radius with one fuel tank, with 2 and without any?
Can't tell you that since the specs are keep changing. There were some specboards shown on some air shows, but without mentioning with what load.