Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

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SAAW - anti-runway & anti-hardened-shelter - with INS + EO seeker
TARA - anti-exposed targets above ground - with INS + Laser seeker

Not sure why a laser-seeker was chosen ..... unless they want this baby to hit high value moving targets, lased by UAVs or Special Forces
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Why 3m accuracy for a HE Fragment warhead?
Unless its PCB.
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ramana wrote:Why 3m accuracy for a HE Fragment warhead?
Unless its PCB.
PCB or PGB sir?
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basant wrote: PCB or PGB ?
It is PCB - Penetration-cum-Blast (PCB) warheads are a class of warheads used against concrete protected structures. These are generally ogive shaped projectiles containing explosives intended to breach the concrete protection and then burst.

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^^^
Thank you!
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ks_sachin wrote:Admiral,

What is this?

Uttam/EL-M 2052 AESA - Is it Uttam or is it the 2052. If it is 2052 then it is less exciting.

Similarly is it DRDO ASPJ or the EL 8222? The latter is less exciting.
The first 19 Mk1A jets will have 2052... Starting from the 20th jet, the last 54 jets will have Uttam... Basically, one squadron will have ELTA 2052 and remaining 3 squadrons will have Uttam...

I guess SPJ will also be similarly provided...
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ramana wrote:Why 3m accuracy for a HE Fragment warhead?
Unless its PCB.
Don't know. We may have to look at it in conjunction with the laser seeker. These could be for high value targets but not those requiring a PCB warhead. Radars. I suspect that it might be used to take out moving targets too (though a warhead is a bit too large for that)
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Prasar Bharati press release

HAL to build made-in-India radio altimeter for Dornier aircraft

In yet another shot in the arm towards making India atmanirbhar in defence sector, state-owned aerospace and defence firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is all set to indigenously-develop radio altimeters for the ‘Dornier Do-228’ – a light transport aircraft used by the Indian Armed Forces and for the civilian operations.

It is noteworthy that the made-in-India radio altimeters will replace the foreign-made gadgets presently being used in the aircraft. Further, HAL has invited the Indian startups and defence firms to design and development and subsequent supply of fully assembled radio altimeters.

Deciphering radio altimeter

HAL in December 2021 floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for radio altimeters for the HAL Dornier Do-228.

The RFP mentioned that a new radio altimeter for the Do-228 was an “immediate requirement.” Presently, the Dorniers are equipped with the Collins ALT-4000 radio altimeter that is manufactured by Collins Aerospace, a US-based subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies that also has a manufacturing firm in India.

The imperativeness of the radio altimeter can be measured with the accurate altitude information it provides to the cockpit crew during low altitude flight, generally up to a height of about 2,500 ft. The radio altimeter consists of a receiver transmitter and antennae for exchange of information with ground stations.

The Transport Aircraft Division (TAD) of HAL located at Kanpur, UP, currently manufactures DO-228 aircraft and also specializes in aircraft up-gradation, role equipment integration, manufacture, repair & overhaul of various transport, commuter & trainer aircraft for military and civil operators.

More than 140 Do-228 aircraft produced by HAL are presently in service in India and overseas, primarily with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and the Coast Guard.

HAL’s biggest ever pact with BEL for LCA Tejas systems

In a major boost to Indian Defence Forces, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) inked a contract with Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the development and supply of 20 types of systems for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A in December 2021.

The five-year contract spanning from 2023 to 2028, involves supplying critical avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), flight control computers and night flying LRUs. The Rs 2,400 crore contract is the biggest ever order that HAL has placed with any Indian firm.

Understanding the modus operandi of orders

Under the agreement, the supply of these systems for 83 Tejas Mk1A fighter fleet will be executed by two Divisions of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at Bengaluru and Panchkula in Haryana. Further, all the contracted items will be delivered by BEL to HAL in a ready to board condition.

Deliveries under 83 Tejas Mk1A order to the Indian Air Force (IAF) will start from FY 2023-24 onwards. As per the contract, the home-grown fighter jet will be equipped with indigenous flight control computers, and air data computers which would also be built by BEL. Notably, these critical systems have been designed and developed by various labs of DRDO and Aeronautical Development Agency, Bengaluru.

Rs 48,000 crore deal for 83 Tejas fighter jets

In a whopping ₹48,000 crore deal with state-run aerospace & defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the Indian government ordered 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas for the Indian Air Force in February 2021.

Tejas is a single-engine, highly agile multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft. The fighter jet has a quadruplex digital fly-by-wire Flight Control System (FCS) along with associated advanced flight control laws.

The aircraft’s delta wing is designed for ‘air combat’ and ‘offensive air support’ with ‘reconnaissance’ and ‘anti-ship’ as its secondary roles, which allows the aircraft to operate in the high-threat air environment. Further, extensive use of advanced composites in the airframe provides a high strength to weight ratio, long fatigue life, and low radar signatures to the aircraft.
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Prem Kumar wrote:SAAW - anti-runway & anti-hardened-shelter - with INS + EO seeker
TARA - anti-exposed targets above ground - with INS + Laser seeker

Not sure why a laser-seeker was chosen ..... unless they want this baby to hit high value moving targets, lased by UAVs or Special Forces
Differently able fingers of the fist.
Laser seeker is inherently much cheaper than EO seeker for fixed target (and easier to develop & certify), and more importantly for moving target.
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Speaking of which, I'm curious why conformal fuel tanks have not been explored for Tejas Mk 1A. Seems like it could be a big win over EFTs for a light fighter.
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Raman wrote:Speaking of which, I'm curious why conformal fuel tanks have not been explored for Tejas Mk 1A. Seems like it could be a big win over EFTs for a light fighter.
There have been some fanboy depictions of Tejas with conformal fuel tanks, but nothing official...

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Raman wrote:Speaking of which, I'm curious why conformal fuel tanks have not been explored for Tejas Mk 1A. Seems like it could be a big win over EFTs for a light fighter.
We don't even have supersonic droptanks for the Tejas yet which should be a much lower hanging fruit. Even the current drop tanks are not aerodynamically optimized for the Tejas; I remember Indranil saying something about this. Conformal tanks are a long way off.
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I think the 710 ltr Supersonic drop tank is ready for Mk1A versions but is low priority as such a tank is useful in intercept missions and Tejas has a much better range than Mig 21 Bison etc.
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A question to Gurus (with reference to the conformal Fuel tanks). I feel the Primary role of the MK1A/MK1 would primarily be that of an interceptor (and to bolster numbers). It would be a Nasty Nasty condition if we have to resort to Tejas for Ground attack or long range penetration role. Given that CFT would make the Tejas slower and heavier, is that really a feature that you feel would add value to Tejas.
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SidSoma wrote:A question to Gurus (with reference to the conformal Fuel tanks). I feel the Primary role of the MK1A/MK1 would primarily be that of an interceptor (and to bolster numbers). It would be a Nasty Nasty condition if we have to resort to Tejas for Ground attack or long range penetration role. Given that CFT would make the Tejas slower and heavier, is that really a feature that you feel would add value to Tejas.
MK1A or MK1 who said there plans for CFTs. Already it has some aerodynamic shortcomings which the MK2 is fixing so why do you want to add CFTs to perhaps increase those aero dynamic probs.
In todays environment with stand-off and BVR capabilities there is enough for it to do and it can be a true multi role aircraft it has evolved into
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Raman wrote:Speaking of which, I'm curious why conformal fuel tanks have not been explored for Tejas Mk 1A. Seems like it could be a big win over EFTs for a light fighter.
Why would you handicap an agile fighter with non-jettisonable back packs?
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ks_sachin wrote:
SidSoma wrote:A question to Gurus (with reference to the conformal Fuel tanks). I feel the Primary role of the MK1A/MK1 would primarily be that of an interceptor (and to bolster numbers). It would be a Nasty Nasty condition if we have to resort to Tejas for Ground attack or long range penetration role. Given that CFT would make the Tejas slower and heavier, is that really a feature that you feel would add value to Tejas.
MK1A or MK1 who said there plans for CFTs. Already it has some aerodynamic shortcomings which the MK2 is fixing so why do you want to add CFTs to perhaps increase those aero dynamic probs.
In todays environment with stand-off and BVR capabilities there is enough for it to do and it can be a true multi role aircraft it has evolved into
So I think it is safe to conclude that CFTs add no value to Tejas (all current versions)
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https://twitter.com/amanroutray7/status ... N_v_5cF1rw ---> New Nose Radome of ASPJ: The ASPJ Pod nose radome and air scoop projection has to be optimized in order to reduce the supersonic drag. CFD analysis needs to be carried out for the improved geometries worked out to estimate the subsonic & supersonic drag.

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Raman wrote:Speaking of which, I'm curious why conformal fuel tanks have not been explored for Tejas Mk 1A. Seems like it could be a big win over EFTs for a light fighter.
The Tejas has been pulled up for a lack of thrust. CFTs will only exacerbate the issue. The bird was never meant to be a bomb truck anyways, so what's the point? With dual rack pylons, you have enough ability to carry more ammo... If you really want to go that route.
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Cain Marko wrote:
Raman wrote:Speaking of which, I'm curious why conformal fuel tanks have not been explored for Tejas Mk 1A. Seems like it could be a big win over EFTs for a light fighter.
The Tejas has been pulled up for a lack of thrust. CFTs will only exacerbate the issue. The bird was never meant to be a bomb truck anyways, so what's the point? With dual rack pylons, you have enough ability to carry more ammo... If you really want to go that route.
Maybe the CFTs will help with acceleration in the transonic regime Cain ji!!!!
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Cain Marko wrote:
Raman wrote:Speaking of which, I'm curious why conformal fuel tanks have not been explored for Tejas Mk 1A. Seems like it could be a big win over EFTs for a light fighter.
The Tejas has been pulled up for a lack of thrust. CFTs will only exacerbate the issue. The bird was never meant to be a bomb truck anyways, so what's the point? With dual rack pylons, you have enough ability to carry more ammo... If you really want to go that route.
There was never a plan to equip the Tejas Mk1 with CFTs. This was confirmed by HVT on Twitter many months ago, so it's not really an issue. This fan-art that shows a Tejas Mk1A with CFTs shouldn't be taken that seriously.
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https://twitter.com/defencealerts/statu ... S_m2gReg1A ---> Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has received an order for the supply of Compact Heat Exchanger sets for 83 LCA Tejas MK1A from HAL.
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https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... 0SuVNZiJ6w ---> ASRAAM for Tejas Mk1A. Efforts are reportedly underway to integrate AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) on LCA Tejas Mk1A, the prototype of which is scheduled to be rolled out later this year.

https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... 0SuVNZiJ6w ---> In an interview with @ReviewVayu, Boris Solomiac, MBDA General Delegate India, confirmed that they working in close co-operation with BEL, with whom an agreement was recently signed to conduct final assembly, integration & testing (FAIT) of ASRAAM missiles in India for the IAF.

https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... 0SuVNZiJ6w ---> He also confirmed that while Jaguar is already undergoing tests with the system, LCA Mk1A will also be available with the missile followed by other platforms in service with Indian Air Force.

https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... 0SuVNZiJ6w ---> Also dubbed as Next Generation-Close Combat Missile (NG-CCM), ASRAAM features a 5th gen Imaging InfraRed (IIR) seeker with +/-90° High Off BoreSight (HOBS) capability when linked with onboard Helmet Mounted Display (HMD). It can precisely hit an airborne target within 30km range.

https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/14 ... 0SuVNZiJ6w ---> If successfully executed, this will be third short range air-to-air missile to be deployed by an indigenous fighter, that already boasts Russian R-73E and Israeli Python-5 missile in it's present armament package.
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ASRAAM should be re-named ASS-RAM :D :D [Advanced Super Short Range Air missile ]
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https://twitter.com/FighterPiloting/sta ... BCwg7lLXsA ---> Are the HAL's 83 LCA Mk1As as good as BAe Jaguars, to be able to replace the fleet? @Indrani1_Roy @hvtiaf @zone5aviation

https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/15162 ... BCwg7lLXsA ---> The Indian variants of Jaguars (DARIN-1, 2 & 3) are quite good for ground attack. Obviously, LCA Mk1A is generations ahead as a Multirole Fighter. The Mk1A will be the mainstay of India's air power.

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Is there any comparison available between Python-5 and ASRAAM?
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basant wrote:Is there any comparison available between Python-5 and ASRAAM?
Hushkit has given details of all non-bvr missles, seems with 18 control surfaces Python alongside iris-t is most super maneuvering missile, while ASRAAM is longest range with huge motor in its class but less maneuverable:

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Thank you! The article says it is very expensive and rates IRIS-T higher. As per Wiki, only Australia seems to be operator for it. Is it one of those things that we don't understand why ASRAAM is preferred over other contenders, 'cos I don't think there were any comparative trials to determine performance. How does one actually judge the true performance of the system in absence of tests?
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You go by what has been submitted in terms of performance and test results and use your experts to make up you mind. Only a handful of missiles can provide real world data of live fire tests against supersonic full scale targets using countermeasures, yet operators around the world evaluate systems to their requirements in the absence of it. Setting up a combat simulating “shoot off” is beyond most end users budgets or even technical capabilities (ranges, FSATs etc).
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basant wrote:
Is it one of those things that we don't understand why ASRAAM is preferred over other contenders, '
I can't find that article which explains some positives for ASRAAM, eg lots of efforts are gone into designing in such way that it goes for cockpit to kill the pilot.
Because of 3d vectoring it has less surface controls so doesn't hinder maneuverability of plane like there was with python 5 on Tejas although now sorted.
Also brits offered to transfer assembly line. Seems IAF saw something they really liked hence replacing r 73 on Rambha also with ASRAAM.
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Thanks Brar saab for the reply. Without reliable data, I wonder how true the shared data would be.

Also, what bothers me (as a tax payer at least) about ASRAAM are two issues: very high cost and number of countries that can potentially mess with indigenous production. Especially Spain and Italy, and to a lesser extent, Germany.
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ks_sachin wrote: Maybe the CFTs will help with acceleration in the transonic regime Cain ji!!!!
Transonic régime is for fighter mission profile.

Even if one wants to use Tejas for deep penetration fighter role (instead of using Su-30MKI for example), one MUST have eject able tanks to enter into a air combat (hence conformal is wrong choice).

As was said earlier using EFT for bombing run means we have a bigger lop sided problem during war.
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Haridas I was being sarcastic….
CFT’s / aerodynamic and TFTA refuelling probe/design changes to IMRH etc - a long list of thought bubbles on BRF which make me smile and sometime I cannot resist some tounge in cheek sarcasm..
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Main airframe fatigue test of LCA-Mk1 begins.

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Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has commenced the main airframe fatigue test (MAFT) of the light combat aircraft mark-1 (LCA-Mk1) airframe at its ground test centre of the aircraft research and design centre (ARDC) in Bengaluru.

After the inauguration of the MAFT test facility Arup Chatterjee, director (engineering and R&D), HAL, said: “Despite the setbacks due to Covid-19, HAL has been able to commence MAFT testing within the timelines planned.”

HAL chairman-and-managing director R Madhavan, CMD, HAL and Girish Dheodhare, director-general, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) which designed the LCA, expressed satisfaction on the timely commencement of MAFT testing.

Air Vice Marshal KVR Raju, director Indian Air Force-project management team (IAF-PMT) cited the importance of the commencement of the MAFT testing towards clearance of the full life of LCA fleet and urged the team to keep up the momentum to ensure that the continuous flying requirements of IAF are met.

“As per the military airworthiness requirements, MAFT has to demonstrate the capability of the airframe to withstand four times the service life. These tests will be carried out on the LCA (Air Force) Mk1 airframe over a period of eight to nine years. The successful completion of MAFT will qualify the LCA (Air Force) Mk1 airframe for its full-service life,” HAL said.

The test plan and schedule, HAL said, have been jointly arrived at by the designers from HAL and scientists from ADA in coordination with the regional centre for military airworthiness (RCMA) of the Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification is a laboratory (CEMILAC).
“The testing and inspection will be carried out by ARDC under the supervision of DGAQA (Directorate General of Aeronautical
Quality Assurance) with the participation of designers from ARDC and ADA,” HAL added.
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https://twitter.com/InsightGL/status/15 ... llWobY_aNw ---->

- French AASM Hammer all-weather air-to-surface Precision-Guided Munition integrated with LCA Tejas.
- Next in line Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) & DRDO's Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW).
- Astra air-to-air missile integration likely by end of year.

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https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/statu ... llWobY_aNw ---> BEL has started fabrication of low band Jammer pod for LCA Tejas.

- It is based on DARE design.
- Will be light, compact and power efficent.
- It will be capable of engaging threats transmitting across a 1GHz to 6GHz waveband.

https://twitter.com/Varun55484761/statu ... llWobY_aNw ---> BEL started development of low frequency EW Jammer pod for aircraft. It operates in the frequency of 1 - 6 GHz implementing receiver together with ECM functionality for interception, detection, classification, direction finding, jamming technique generation & jamming of threats.

https://twitter.com/Firezstarter1/statu ... llWobY_aNw ---> Very significant and can turn the Tejas into a day one SEAD asset. A Tejas equipped with this can escort an entire formation. Literally a compact Mirage 2000 and actually getting ahead of it in many ways especially the Mk1A version.

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Juts hope BEL does a good job with the Pods. SDR manufactured by them earlier were a disaster.
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Youtube link

Must watch program lecture on the development of the In-Flight Refueling capability for the Tejas. Basically, all the details you would ever want to know, about how a 4th gen fighter with a FCS is made aerial refueling capable! Gives a very good insight into all the challenges that were faced including;

- the size of the LCA leading to shallow fuselage fuel tank, various scenarios following that,
- possibility of probe breaking off and engine ingestion causing flameout
- drogue causing damage
- angle of attack, side slip, pitot sensors placed close to the probe which had to be verified would not be affected by the vortex from the Il-78 tanker or the Su-30MKI buddy tanker
- the lack of suitable rig on the ground to test all scenarios such as fuel sloshing, aircraft acceleration, etc. that were seen in the air
- lack of IFR tankers IL-78 to carry out the testing for all the test points that needed to be covered
- lack of fuel on the Su-30MKI buddy refuelers since their air base was far away
- effect of drogue on LCA air intake, air data probes, also had to be ascertained
- air data probes were affected as seen in test flights, wake mode for FCS had to be invoked as well
- a refueling switch was added to the cockpit for the pilot to employ in flight; OFF/DRY and WET options were added. Dry for practice, where only FCS was configured, Wet where both FCS and fuel system were reconfigured
- Instead of using alpha vanes for angle of attack data, AoA was derived from nz
- Pitch stick authority was reduced to avoid possibility of PIO (Pilot Induced Oscillations), Gains were frozen (again related to FCS); AoA boundary limiting as well as advanced FCS recovery features were disabled
- Ground tests conducted with LCA in different bank and pitch angles to verify there were no issues, only after which flight tests were initiated
- Flight envelope was expanded with the IFR probe ; Wake survey was done ; Handling qualities were assessed (Lots of details and videos showing this, including one of Tejas with Max All Up Weight configuration carrying bombs, drop tanks and missiles, tracking the drogue from a Su-30MKI, which was difficult due to the high inertia of the fully loaded fighter)
- Lots more analysis of differences noticed with 3 different pilots
- IFR was also done with HUD off, landing gear extended (in case of an emergency where LG was not getting retracted)
- Surge relief valve in operation seen in one video, venting fuel
- Summary, LCA handling qualities in AAR good, difference in pilot experience and behaviour a factor,

And to think someone was complaining about aesthetics of the probe, which really is the LEAST bit of a problem when so many others had to be resolved or confirmed as non-issues. :D
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Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

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Any update on the number of LCA Mk1 delivered so far-How many Aircraft No. 18 Flying Bullets have, any of the 2 seat version have started assembly yet?

As per this youtube channel- Sp-34 flew at the end of Mar-22 and part of the delay in production was due availability of Elta 2032 from Israel due to Covid. And 2 More are to fly

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Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Post by Prem Kumar »

Kartik wrote:Youtube link And to think someone was complaining about aesthetics of the probe, which really is the LEAST bit of a problem when so many others had to be resolved or confirmed as non-issues. :D
Wow - thanks for the great summary! No country will give us this hard earned know-how. No substitute for elbow grease
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