Tejas

Multi-Role Fighters

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Basic Information

Name

Tejas

Designation

Tejas

Alternate Designation

LCA, Tejas Mk I

Equipment Type

Multi-Role Fighters

Manufacturer

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Date of Introduction

2016

Description

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has been developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to meet the requirements of the Air Force of India as a front-line multi-role fighter through 2020. It features a tailless, single-seat, single-engine, delta-wing configuration for enhanced maneuverability as well as short takeoff and landing. It will be able to accommodate air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons. The LCA weapon system leans on seven hard points, three below each wing and one inner hard point. Each hard point can carry a variety of bombs, missiles, and rocket launchers to perform air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. The aircraft sensors are fully compatible with beyond visual range air-to-air missiles and additionally it can be equipped with electronic warfare payloads and other equipment.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 1

Max Speed 2034.0 km/h

Service Ceiling 15250 m

Wingspan 8.20 m

Overview (Deagel)

Group Multi-Role Fighters

Status Active

Also Known As LCA, Tejas Mk I

Origin India

Contractor Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) July 1, 2016

First Flight January 4, 2001

Total Production 40

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 1

Number of Engines 1

Dimensions — Height 4.4 meter

Dimensions — Length 13.2 meter

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 23 millimeter

Dimensions — Wingspan 8.2 meter

Mass — Empty Weight 5,500 kilogram

Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 20,200 pound

Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 12,000 kilogram

Mass — Payload 4,000 kilogram

Performance — Ceiling 15,250 meter

Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 2,034 kph

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: Astra (2)

Item 2 Air-to-Air Missiles: Astra Mk-2 (2)

Item 3 Air-to-Air Missiles: I-Derby

Item 4 Air-to-Air Missiles: I-Derby ER

Item 5 Air-to-Air Missiles: Python 5 (2)

Item 6 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-73

Item 7 Fighter Aircraft Engines: F404-GE-IN20 (1)

Item 8 Fighter Aircraft Engines: F414-GE-INS6 (1)

Item 9 Fighter Aircraft Engines: Kaveri (1)

Item 10 Radar Systems: EL/M-2032 (1)

Variants

Variant 1 Tejas

Variant 2 LCA Navy

Variant 3 LCA Trainer

Variant 4 Tejas Mark-1A

Variant 5 LCA(N) Mk1

Variant 6 Tejas Mark-2

Details

Country of Origin India

Category Multirole Aircraft

Air > Multirole Aircraft

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000319

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

13.2 m

Width

8.2 m

Height

4.4 m

Weight

12000 kg

Operators (1)

India

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