Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Rakesh, The 83 Mk1A is part of the new budget and until its passed there wont be a signature.
So take it with bucket of salt.
So take it with bucket of salt.
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Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
mark my words..10 years down the line some folks in MoD will come and say in media we delayed action because we believed in indegenization....i met one such sometime back...
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
As per ACM Bhadauria in an interview, it should be signed before this fiscal year, which leaves us with a couple more weeks.ramana wrote:Rakesh, The 83 Mk1A is part of the new budget and until its passed there wont be a signature.
So take it with bucket of salt.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
For those of you who would like to see/capture the first FOC-Tejas, head over to the airport on the 13th.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Day after tomorrow! Really hoping for some good quality pics and video.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
So SP-21 first flight on March 13th? Thanks IR. Good to know.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Sorry, it's tomorrow. But you might still see some action today!
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Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
HAL airport namma uru bengaluru! look forward to some pics...Indranil wrote:For those of you who would like to see/capture the first FOC-Tejas, head over to the airport on the 13th.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Any news ... kuch coro na but safety firstIndranil wrote:For those of you who would like to see/capture the first FOC-Tejas, head over to the airport on the 13th.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
No first flight today either?
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Waiting to update Page 1
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Aahhh what ####. I have been refreshing this page multiple times even in my sleep - just to see the news ..
Hope the wait is worth it - they should put out some HD videos..
Hope the wait is worth it - they should put out some HD videos..
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Postponed to Monday.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Fingers crossed that it happens today.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Indeed Kartik Sir.
Bumping this thread up.... not sure about the flight of bird (21) but this thread will fly ekDum top in this forum.
Seriously ... I am just frequenting this thread until the SP21 flies.
Bumping this thread up.... not sure about the flight of bird (21) but this thread will fly ekDum top in this forum.
Seriously ... I am just frequenting this thread until the SP21 flies.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
The flight was supposed to happen at 2:30 PM today, but did not. Same inspection snag as Saturday. The inspection team did not allow the first flight. It hs been postponed to tomorrow most likely.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/12395 ... 12128?s=21
Being the first aircraft, a lot of additional checks are introduced. Plus documents, publications, procedures to be set up, before it goes to user. All this must be done, before it starts flying.
Being the first aircraft, a lot of additional checks are introduced. Plus documents, publications, procedures to be set up, before it goes to user. All this must be done, before it starts flying.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
#JustIn
#Tejas #SP21 -- the first #FOC variant is all set to take to the skies now from #HAL Airport. The fighter is piloted by Air Cmde K A Muthanna (Retd), CTF, #HAL. The flight duration is expected to be 45 min. Stay tuned for more. @akananth
#Tarmak007 #LCA #FlyingBullets
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/
#Tejas #SP21 -- the first #FOC variant is all set to take to the skies now from #HAL Airport. The fighter is piloted by Air Cmde K A Muthanna (Retd), CTF, #HAL. The flight duration is expected to be 45 min. Stay tuned for more. @akananth
#Tarmak007 #LCA #FlyingBullets
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
#JustIn
Here it is. #Tejas #SP21 on its maiden flight. @akananth
#Tarmak007 #LCA #FlyingBullets
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/12 ... 5806001152
Here it is. #Tejas #SP21 on its maiden flight. @akananth
#Tarmak007 #LCA #FlyingBullets
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/12 ... 5806001152
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
It flies! :Like:
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
#JustIn
VIDEO #Tejas #SP21 on its maiden flight. @akananth#Tarmak007 #LCA #FlyingBullets
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/12 ... 4758220800
VIDEO #Tejas #SP21 on its maiden flight. @akananth#Tarmak007 #LCA #FlyingBullets
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/12 ... 4758220800
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
So tiny! Couldn't locate it until it started rolling. Looks like a 1000ft take-off.ravikr wrote:#JustIn
VIDEO #Tejas #SP21 on its maiden flight. @akananth#Tarmak007 #LCA #FlyingBullets
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/12 ... 4758220800
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
@Rakesh
The first page needs updating.
The first page needs updating.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
I think the question about the remaining 15 FOC aircraft has been answered by HAL. They are coming in the next FY.
@Rakesh.
Their press release is beautiful. I think I have read 10 times now and can feel the amount of the work that has been done to make this come true.
Kudos to them.
@Rakesh.
Their press release is beautiful. I think I have read 10 times now and can feel the amount of the work that has been done to make this come true.
Kudos to them.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Congrats to All involved
Well I hope the transition from FOC to MK1A is smoother, if it is equally complicated better for the MOD/IAF and powers that be get more lines to produce MK1's before the MK1A are ready. But the GOI top leadership dont seem to have the foresight to give the orders.
We need numbers
Well I hope the transition from FOC to MK1A is smoother, if it is equally complicated better for the MOD/IAF and powers that be get more lines to produce MK1's before the MK1A are ready. But the GOI top leadership dont seem to have the foresight to give the orders.
We need numbers
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Yay. Good to hear. Onwards now - with increasing speed and strength.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Another box ticked. Has the GOI ordered the derby er yet? or will the basic version equip the foc birds?. There was a UN page which used to list missile purchases but I cant find it anymore.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Congrats to ADA, HAL and all others involved ... I hope GoI orders now another 20 Tejas Mk1 till the time we have MK1A is being sorted out.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
We are more likely to keep the assembly line with no work than get an other order before Mk1A.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Congrats in order.
On a sidenote, the refueling probe reminded me, it is coming from Chobham UK, who will be disrupted soon. I hope we already have deliveries.
On a sidenote, the refueling probe reminded me, it is coming from Chobham UK, who will be disrupted soon. I hope we already have deliveries.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
First 'combat worthy' Tejas flies for 40 minutes
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 670571.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 670571.cms
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
What the hell does TOI mean by first combat worthy Tejas ? Our 1st squadron will be used to deliver achar ???sanjayc wrote:First 'combat worthy' Tejas flies for 40 minutes
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 670571.cms
This guys should be roasted.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
"Combat Worthy". Is it just DDM, or is there some merit to the claim, that implies that the previous planes were not combat worthy?
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Done. Page 1 updated. So happy!Khalsa wrote:@Rakesh
The first page needs updating.
Kudos to HAL! Jai Hind! Jai Vigyan!
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
I need to know which production line SP-21 came out of. Need to add it on page 1.
Also, can someone tell me the production line names? I think one is called the LCA Division (?) which is Line 1 if I am not mistaken. I need to add that info on page 1.
Hope they get a few more SPs in the air before Mar 31st.
Also, can someone tell me the production line names? I think one is called the LCA Division (?) which is Line 1 if I am not mistaken. I need to add that info on page 1.
Hope they get a few more SPs in the air before Mar 31st.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/12 ... 70624?s=20 ---> Congrats to Team HAL & LCA Tejas Division. Here's Air Commodore K A Muthanna (Retd), CTF, HAL after the successful first flight of Tejas SP-21 today. The flight lasted for 40 minutes.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
SP-21 a day before her first flight....see the other Tejas at the right of the image. Too dark to make out the serial number.
Could it be SP-22?
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/12 ... 45216?s=20 ---> Tejas SP21 -- the first FOC variant is all set to take to the skies now from HAL Airport. The fighter is piloted by Air Commodore K A Muthanna (Retd), CTF, HAL. The flight duration is expected to be 45 min. Stay tuned for more.
Could it be SP-22?
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/12 ... 45216?s=20 ---> Tejas SP21 -- the first FOC variant is all set to take to the skies now from HAL Airport. The fighter is piloted by Air Commodore K A Muthanna (Retd), CTF, HAL. The flight duration is expected to be 45 min. Stay tuned for more.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
From 3 legged cheetah to this ... ye dil mange more...sanjayc wrote:First 'combat worthy' Tejas flies for 40 minutes
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 670571.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/first-combat-worthy-tejas-flies-for-40-minutes/articleshow/74670571.cms wrote:Answering a specific question on whether the Tejas was combat ready, then IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa said: “...Like I had told you, the proof of the pudding is in eating. You saw how much the aircraft could fly and the number of sorties it could generate during Gagan Shakti, which was in April 2018. And during Vayu Shakti we showed you how accurately this aircraft could dispense weapons on the target. So that is the proof,” he said.
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Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
First Tejas FOC fighter takes to the skies with loads of upgraded features
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https://english.manoramaonline.com/news ... ssion=true
This is the first Final Operational Clearance (FOC) variant of Tejas fighter produced by LCA Division, the youngest wing of HAL. In the next two years, HAL will have to roll out 16 FOC Tejas fighters (including SP-21) and eight trainers for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
During Tuesday’s flight, the airframe profile was tested in which the engine and aircraft performance was proven. As a mandatory practice, the pilot is said to have also flown an inverted sortie that lasted for 10 seconds.
During today’s flight the pilot pulled 8G and touched supersonic speeds which proved the airframe and engine capabilities.
HAL sources say that Tejas SP-22 is likely to fly at the end of this month and two more fighters (SP-23, SP-24) will join the party by end of May. Tejas SP-22 is expected to undergo EGR (engine ground run) this week.
“The lessons from the recent deliveries of Tejas fighters to IAF have come handy for us in the current scheme of things. SP-21 could have flown much earlier provided the clearance for software configurations came early from the authorities,” says an official.
The LSTT (low-speed taxi trial) for SP-21 was held on March 10 followed by HSTT (high-speed taxi trial) on March 13.
FOC Features
SP-21 boasts of key features like air-to-air refuelling probe, Gsh-23 mm gun, pressure refuelling with three drop tank configuration, improved wing navigation lamp, tandem pylon and auto-low speed recovery, to name a few. Here’s a quick glance at the new features:
• Air-to-air refuelling probe: This novel feature of mid-air refuelling introduced to FOC variants will enhance the range without additional touch downs or pit-stops to refuel. This is the first desi fighter to have this feature.
• Fuel system enhancement: Over and above 2350 kg fuel carrying capability of IOC variant with its external drop tanks of 1200 and 800 litres capacity, Tejas FOC has an additional 725 litres centre line drop tank with pressure refuelling.
• Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles: The reliable Derby missile has expanded the firing envelope making it more lethal. This feature was tested and cleared for the entire FOC envelope via exhaustive study of missile separation characteristics.
• GSH 23 mm twin barrelled gun: This Russian gun underwent extensive butt firing at Nasik before getting on board SP-21. The integral gun would give an edge to the pilot in case of a close-combat scenario.
Anantha Krishnan M
https://english.manoramaonline.com/news ... ssion=true
This is the first Final Operational Clearance (FOC) variant of Tejas fighter produced by LCA Division, the youngest wing of HAL. In the next two years, HAL will have to roll out 16 FOC Tejas fighters (including SP-21) and eight trainers for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
During Tuesday’s flight, the airframe profile was tested in which the engine and aircraft performance was proven. As a mandatory practice, the pilot is said to have also flown an inverted sortie that lasted for 10 seconds.
During today’s flight the pilot pulled 8G and touched supersonic speeds which proved the airframe and engine capabilities.
HAL sources say that Tejas SP-22 is likely to fly at the end of this month and two more fighters (SP-23, SP-24) will join the party by end of May. Tejas SP-22 is expected to undergo EGR (engine ground run) this week.
“The lessons from the recent deliveries of Tejas fighters to IAF have come handy for us in the current scheme of things. SP-21 could have flown much earlier provided the clearance for software configurations came early from the authorities,” says an official.
The LSTT (low-speed taxi trial) for SP-21 was held on March 10 followed by HSTT (high-speed taxi trial) on March 13.
FOC Features
SP-21 boasts of key features like air-to-air refuelling probe, Gsh-23 mm gun, pressure refuelling with three drop tank configuration, improved wing navigation lamp, tandem pylon and auto-low speed recovery, to name a few. Here’s a quick glance at the new features:
• Air-to-air refuelling probe: This novel feature of mid-air refuelling introduced to FOC variants will enhance the range without additional touch downs or pit-stops to refuel. This is the first desi fighter to have this feature.
• Fuel system enhancement: Over and above 2350 kg fuel carrying capability of IOC variant with its external drop tanks of 1200 and 800 litres capacity, Tejas FOC has an additional 725 litres centre line drop tank with pressure refuelling.
• Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles: The reliable Derby missile has expanded the firing envelope making it more lethal. This feature was tested and cleared for the entire FOC envelope via exhaustive study of missile separation characteristics.
• GSH 23 mm twin barrelled gun: This Russian gun underwent extensive butt firing at Nasik before getting on board SP-21. The integral gun would give an edge to the pilot in case of a close-combat scenario.