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So what other milestone tests are still to be completed on LCA?

Even Rafale has that explosive cord in the middle:

so, polycarbonate can be shredded to pieces by explosion. can we infer that?

The canopy cutting is ensured by a centralized device which allows the pilot(driver) to eject very quickly by avoiding the shocks of percussion of window. It weakens the Plexiglas of the canopy in a fraction of a second before the seat is ejected. This cutting system, which optimizes the trajectory of debris, is used on Mirage F1, Mirage-2000, Alpha Jet and Super Etendard. Thanks to the Rafale, a new generation was developed to adapt itself to more resistant canopy.

The canopy cutting system is a unique device that literally cut the canopy in the fraction of a second
before the seat is ejected. This means that a pilot can eject safely without having to worry about
hitting the canopy. The cutting system is standard on the Mirage F1, Mirage 2000, Alpha Jet and
Super Etendard military aircraft. On the Rafale, a new generation pyrotechnic system is used to cut
a hardest canopy

Initiators - A complete selection of 1A/1W/5mn initiators is available according to:
the pyrotechnical effect required: flame, shock or pressure wave;

Flight test update

LCA-Tejas has completed 1874 Test Flights successfully. (05-June-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-347,LSP1-74,LSP2-211,PV5-36,LSP3-53,LSP4-56,LSP5-89,LSP7-3,NP1-3)

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LCA-Tejas has completed 1870 Test Flights successfully. (04-June-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-347,LSP1-74,LSP2-210,PV5-36,LSP3-53,LSP4-56,LSP5-87,LSP7-3,NP1-2)

And I was under the impression that PV6 was for the AoA improvement?

Why doesnt LSP7 fly much given it has been three months since it first flew

^^^

LSP-7 and 8 are production grade version for operational induction into the IAF. One can assume IAF is busy preparing crew and logistics necessary for squadron-like service.

What should be the sequential upgrades post FOC, IAF need to undertake to make the development and absorption of the fighter abilities in a proper way.

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=19085

Three of these military jets have been taking off from forward Air Force bases to pound the area with a variety of armaments-from precision guided bombs to conventional bombs weighing up to 500 kg.

These exercises constitute the most important phase ahead of their formal induction by the Indian Air Force and are intended to ensure that the bombs are released and hit targets on the ground with accuracy. The IAF will acquire 40 of these fighters with the first squadron set to be positioned in Tamil Nadu.

super de dooper!

cool!



I am sure other missile firing tests should be included as well.

JAISALMER: Pokhran, which witnessed India's nuclear might, is now witnessing a different scene: indigenous Tejas fighter jets are demonstrating their fire power.

Tejas, indeginously built single-seat, single-engine, lightweight, high-agility supersonic fighter aircraft, is currently undergoing flight trials and firing tests here since Sunday in preparation for its operational clearance.

The current trial of Tejas in Chandan, Pokhran firing ranges of Jaisalmer district, is part of the final operational trials (FOC) and will continue for two days. The Tejas is planned to be cleared for operational service by late mid 2013. The light combat aircraft design and development programme is being led by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of the department of defence with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as the prime industrial contractor.

"Three of these Tejas aircraft have been taking off from forward Air Force bases to pound on an area with a variety of armaments - from precision guided bombs to conventional bombs weighing up to 500 kg during the tests. These exercises constitute the most important phase ahead of the aircraft's formal induction by the Indian Air Force and are intended to ensure that the bombs are released and hit targets on the ground with accuracy," an official source said. Teams of specialists from DRDO and HAL have already reached the firing range to conduct those tests.

"The IAF officially accepted its first Tejas fighter on March 21, 2011. The Tejas is planned to be cleared for operational service by this year end. The initial weapon tests including bombing begun at Pokhran firing range last year. Tejas' final operational clearance has reportedly been delayed till mid-2013 or later," defence spokesperson Col S D Goswami said.

A total of 40 Tejas LCA Mk 1 aircraft are on order. There are plans to order LCA Mk 2 aircraft for 10 more squadrons (about 180 total aircraft) after completing production of LCA Mk 1, he said.

"Tejas is a major modern Light combat aircraft that have been contracted for induction into IAF.The cost of procurement of the Tejas light combat aircraft is about Rs 8,861 crore. The design and manufacture of modern combat aircraft involves development of very high and sophisticated technology skills. HAL is manufacturing the light combat aircraft for IAF," he added.

it seems to me most rafale and EF weapons and even radar mode integration took place after they entered IOC service with the AF. the tornado ADV also apparently flew for a few years with ballast in the nose until the foxhunter radar was fixed.

AW&ST on Indian program on AMCA , Stealth and UCAV , Tejas Mk3

Big Plans