Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Mk1A does improve a lot, but so does FOC (probably only a little). I cannot pin down the particular source now, most likely it could be Twitter-based. However there are two indicators that could (together) be pointing to the same.
"The FOC-standard Tejas is equipped with several advanced features such as Air-to-Air refueling, Beyond Visual Range missile system, etc. It imbibes a lot of manufacturing improvements which were based on the operational feedback of initial LCA fleet with IAF." Source Eco. Times
"The FOC variant will reduce the maintenance man hours and turn-around time resulting in enhanced support for IAF missions." HAL release.
"The FOC-standard Tejas is equipped with several advanced features such as Air-to-Air refueling, Beyond Visual Range missile system, etc. It imbibes a lot of manufacturing improvements which were based on the operational feedback of initial LCA fleet with IAF." Source Eco. Times
"The FOC variant will reduce the maintenance man hours and turn-around time resulting in enhanced support for IAF missions." HAL release.
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Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
So, they'll invest time & effort to re-certify Python-5, but not Astra-1? The latter has to wait till Mk-1A.Indranil wrote:IAI is pushing. They made the modifications. Good to have it qualified. If there is an export customer who wants it, they can have it. We also retain the capability (at the minimum as a bargaining chip). Also, we have Python 5s as part of Spyder. So ....
Even without Python-5, we'd do great with Asraam. But none of the other BVRs (Derby or R-77) come close to Astra-1 in terms of capabilities.
So, if I were to prioritize, I'd prioritize Astra-1 integration over Python-5
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Is that a Python V that's being carried instead of the R-73E?
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Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
https://twitter.com/Mave_Intel/status/1 ... 68965?s=20 ---> EW pods already Integrated On Tejas Mk 1.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/13774 ... 95911?s=20 ---> Less visible is better.
https://twitter.com/vaimaniki/status/13 ... 50436?s=20 ---> Its very difficult to spot LCA even from a distance of 3-4 km, even while its climbing showing the delta wing at a good angle. With head on approach or from aide ways its gonna be real difficult to visually spot Tejas I'd imagine even at 5km or so, unless you know where to look for.
https://twitter.com/vaimaniki/status/13 ... 50436?s=20 ---> Its very difficult to spot LCA even from a distance of 3-4 km, even while its climbing showing the delta wing at a good angle. With head on approach or from aide ways its gonna be real difficult to visually spot Tejas I'd imagine even at 5km or so, unless you know where to look for.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
April fools?Rakesh wrote:https://twitter.com/Mave_Intel/status/1 ... 68965?s=20 ---> EW pods already Integrated On Tejas Mk 1.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
I honestly do not know nachiket. He is usually spot on, but could be wrong. Will wait for gurus to confirm.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
No I meant he may be intentionally making an April Fools joke. I don't know. You can't trust anything on Twitter on April 1
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Actually HVT sir tweeted that and deleted that tweet later on. So it's either true but not official or HVT sir accidentally tweeted wrong info and corrected later.Rakesh wrote:I honestly do not know nachiket. He is usually spot on, but could be wrong. Will wait for gurus to confirm.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
YesKartik wrote:Is that a Python V that's being carried instead of the R-73E?
srai wrote:
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Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Military Exports: Malaysian team to visit soon for LCA trial
https://m.economictimes.com/news/defenc ... ssion=true
(Harsh Vardhan Thakur retweets this news making it genuine.)
https://m.economictimes.com/news/defenc ... ssion=true
(Harsh Vardhan Thakur retweets this news making it genuine.)
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
^ No examination should be permitted, these slime balls are in the same camp as the pukis
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Israeli radar, AAM missiles and jamming pod will likely be an issue until Indian replacements (or nominated 3rd party components) are integrated.ashishvikas wrote:Military Exports: Malaysian team to visit soon for LCA trial
https://m.economictimes.com/news/defenc ... ssion=true
(Harsh Vardhan Thakur retweets this news making it genuine.)
Even if Indian substitutes, better to have specific export variants with reduced capabilities for Uttam AESA, Astra Mk.1 and DARE SPJ pod.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Will they continue to be in Paki camp if 90% of their airforce flies Indian jets?Lisa wrote:^ No examination should be permitted, these slime balls are in the same camp as the pukis
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Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Good point by Anujan. We can't be afraid of powers bigger than us *and* be afraid of being manipulated by pawns smaller than us.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Interview about Manhar Parrikar's biography by Nitn Gokhale.
https://youtu.be/oRuUk05U0wQ
Tejas mentioned from 27:00 onwards
https://youtu.be/oRuUk05U0wQ
Tejas mentioned from 27:00 onwards
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
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https://twitter.com/Amitraaz/status/137 ... 94785?s=20 --->
https://twitter.com/Amitraaz/status/137 ... 94785?s=20 --->
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
The story of the designers and test pilots of the LCA - Light Combat Aircraft
in
cybersurg - shiv's military aircraft channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy5y-Ugw4-M
( not sure this has been posted earlier,, may be deleted if repost)
It was so nice watching this...
in
cybersurg - shiv's military aircraft channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy5y-Ugw4-M
( not sure this has been posted earlier,, may be deleted if repost)
It was so nice watching this...
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Rakesh,
Please update the specifications of Tejas mk1 on page 1 based on new and latest infoboards from ADA.
• Empty Weight: 7,040 kg
• Take-Off Clean Weight: 10,330 kg
• Maximum Take Off Weight: 14,240 kg
• Maximum External Payload Capacity: 3,910 kg
MTOW is sum of CTOW + external payload
Indranil can you please confirm the latest data.
Please update the specifications of Tejas mk1 on page 1 based on new and latest infoboards from ADA.
• Empty Weight: 7,040 kg
• Take-Off Clean Weight: 10,330 kg
• Maximum Take Off Weight: 14,240 kg
• Maximum External Payload Capacity: 3,910 kg
MTOW is sum of CTOW + external payload
Indranil can you please confirm the latest data.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Little off topic (we don't have korea and japan mil tech thread): Korea unveils its homegrown twin engine fighter KF21 has many stealth features. Apparently Indonesia is a 20% partner
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2021040900 ... /diplomacy
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2021040900 ... /diplomacy
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBiGKg3w4tA
Wings of the Future - India's Light Combat Aircraft [LCA] Tejas
this is a complete one which I got to know later. ( maybe deleted if repost ).
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/13804 ... 66304?s=20 ---> Why kill them with kindness, when you can use an axe...
https://twitter.com/Firezstarter1/statu ... 66339?s=20 ---> The level of detail in that patch.
https://twitter.com/Firezstarter1/statu ... 66339?s=20 ---> The level of detail in that patch.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
He was a big loss. 2 terms of his as DM who have revolutionalise the entire defence forces & the sector, both psu and pvt.rajkumar wrote:Interview about Manhar Parrikar's biography by Nitn Gokhale.
https://youtu.be/oRuUk05U0wQ
Tejas mentioned from 27:00 onwards
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Then what is the use of Helmet Mounted Display System?ritesh wrote:He was a big loss. 2 terms of his as DM who have revolutionalise the entire defence forces & the sector, both psu and pvt.rajkumar wrote:Interview about Manhar Parrikar's biography by Nitn Gokhale.
https://youtu.be/oRuUk05U0wQ
Tejas mentioned from 27:00 onwards
If HMDS does not provide the same information, how hard is it to include google glass type display in to HMDS?
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Release in April 2021
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
was derby ER offered for Tejas ? I know astra mk 2 is coming soon but still it will be a good addition.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Tejas carries Derby-ER
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
I read a blurb saying HAL integrating Astra on LSP Tejas. Will find the exact wording.
And ASRAAM.
And ASRAAM.
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Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
^ Would be good if true. Per Indranil's earlier comment, the timeframe for MK1 integration with Astra was the same as that of MK1A, which was a bummer
1) We have homegrown weapon (Astra) integrated with foreign platform (Su-30 MKI)
2) We have foreign weapon (Derby) integrated with homegrown platform (Tejas Mk1)
3) Awaiting homegrown weapon on homegrown platform ......
1) We have homegrown weapon (Astra) integrated with foreign platform (Su-30 MKI)
2) We have foreign weapon (Derby) integrated with homegrown platform (Tejas Mk1)
3) Awaiting homegrown weapon on homegrown platform ......
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
AFAIK, it is using existing IN Derby BVRAAM stocks that were transferred to the IAF after the retirement of LUSH Sea Harriers. We have not yet placed any order for Derby-ER although IAI advertises that if a fighter is certified to carry and use the Derby, it can use the Derby-ER as well, thanks to the same form and fit.Rakesh wrote:Tejas carries Derby-ER
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Derby from spyder Sam stockpile is certified to be carried on a fighter. You don't need fresh Derby imports till Astra mk1 is certified.
If Derby ER AAM then it is fresh import.
If Derby ER AAM then it is fresh import.
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Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
So, 2+ years after Balakot, our Tejas still doesn't have a weapon to match the Amraam.
Our Su-30 MKIs do, but the order is for a paltry 248 Astras. By comparison, Pakis have 500 AIM-120-C5's in their arsenal. Something they ordered way back in 2006!
They learnt their lessons from Kargil. We haven't learnt ours from either Kargil or Balakot.
Our Su-30 MKIs do, but the order is for a paltry 248 Astras. By comparison, Pakis have 500 AIM-120-C5's in their arsenal. Something they ordered way back in 2006!
They learnt their lessons from Kargil. We haven't learnt ours from either Kargil or Balakot.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Notwithstanding public posturing, if IAF was serious about Tejas, it would have ordered Derby ER and asked for Astra integration. That it hasn't, says something. Can't blame MoD if IAF didn't insist much, even MP had to struggle to get them onboard. However, both are accountable for this delay.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Has IR confirmed this? I cannot see his reply.sankum wrote:Rakesh,
Please update the specifications of Tejas mk1 on page 1 based on new and latest infoboards from ADA.
• Empty Weight: 7,040 kg
• Take-Off Clean Weight: 10,330 kg
• Maximum Take Off Weight: 14,240 kg
• Maximum External Payload Capacity: 3,910 kg
MTOW is sum of CTOW + external payload
Indranil can you please confirm the latest data.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
No,
I want confirmation as the empty weight has suddenly gone up by 500 kg in latest ADA posters.
It seems there is mistake as 7040 kg seems to be equipped empty weight were the extra 500 kg comes from weight of pilot, cannon round, chaff/flares, external pylons etc. It doesn't include 2 CCM along with launchers which add 300kg.
The CTOW will remain older 9800kg instead of latest 10330kg figure.
ADA shows ACMA empty weight as 12T which is actually equipped empty weight. Same they may have done for Tejas mk1. I want to therefore get this clarified from Indranil.
The page 1 specs of Tejas mk1 MTOW at 14.1T and external payload of 4.3 T is based on Indranil data. Let us keep it like that unless Indranil confirms otherwise.
I want confirmation as the empty weight has suddenly gone up by 500 kg in latest ADA posters.
It seems there is mistake as 7040 kg seems to be equipped empty weight were the extra 500 kg comes from weight of pilot, cannon round, chaff/flares, external pylons etc. It doesn't include 2 CCM along with launchers which add 300kg.
The CTOW will remain older 9800kg instead of latest 10330kg figure.
ADA shows ACMA empty weight as 12T which is actually equipped empty weight. Same they may have done for Tejas mk1. I want to therefore get this clarified from Indranil.
The page 1 specs of Tejas mk1 MTOW at 14.1T and external payload of 4.3 T is based on Indranil data. Let us keep it like that unless Indranil confirms otherwise.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
• Empty Weight: 7,040 kg
• Take-Off Clean Weight: 10,330 kg
• Maximum Take Off Weight: 14,240 kg
• Maximum External Payload Capacity: 3,910 kg
These are official numbers from ADA brochures.
Difference between CTOW And Empty weight is 3290 kgs. Of these, 2485 kgs is internal fuel. About 800kgs for pilots, fluids etc. is par for the course. I will find out about the pylons.
• Take-Off Clean Weight: 10,330 kg
• Maximum Take Off Weight: 14,240 kg
• Maximum External Payload Capacity: 3,910 kg
These are official numbers from ADA brochures.
Difference between CTOW And Empty weight is 3290 kgs. Of these, 2485 kgs is internal fuel. About 800kgs for pilots, fluids etc. is par for the course. I will find out about the pylons.
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
I have updated page 1. please check.
@sankum-ji: I am going to go with IR's number below for now. Let me know if you have any new info.
@sankum-ji: I am going to go with IR's number below for now. Let me know if you have any new info.
sankum wrote:The CTOW will remain older 9800kg instead of latest 10330kg figure.
Indranil wrote:• Take-Off Clean Weight: 10,330 kg
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Pretty much very close to meeting the original design parameter of 4000kg external payload....
• Maximum External Payload Capacity: 3,910 kg
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