But sources pointed out that the LCA still lacks certain critical capabilities, including a reliable radar, and is deficient in at least 100 technical parameters.
Atleast list half of the deficient parameters.
¡°The plane cannot fly on its own. It needs a lifeline in the form of support and monitoring of its systems from the ground by technicians,¡± they said.
I thought tejas is a manned aircraft
. It is understandable that PVs and LSPs are experimental vehicle,it will carry sensors which will be monitored by ground station.
The LCA, in fact, gave creditable flying displays during the AeroIndia show in Yelahanka in Bangalore in February this year, and followed it up with weapons firing to hit both ground and aerial targets during the IronFist fire power display by the IAF in the Rajasthan¡¯s Pokhran ranges, again in February this year.
Again not by IAF,but by ADA test pilots.
¡°The common man thinks the plane is doing fine, its engine sounds great and the manoeuvres are perfect. But those flying and weapons firing displays are done with ground monitoring and support. The plane is still not ready to flying on its own,¡± sources stressed.
Common man know what is going on. Since LSPs are in ADA control,it will carry sensor and ground monitoring will be done. Only SP series which will be in IAF control will not require sensors. Again i am stressing "tejas" is a manned aircraft.