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[luckyyy]

No, they don't have learned anything about the airframe changes to operate it on carriers, because that is not needed for the air force version, just like they never tested the hook, the LEVCONS and some reports still say the final version will have an angled cockpit to ease carrier landings. This is the first real fighter project for ADA, HAL and co, so of course they need several prototypes and a naval version requires major redesigns as well, which we have no idea of, or experience with, so again it is just logical that they need several prototypes and time to test the changes and all this will be done by N - LCA prototypes with GE 404IN 20 engines and at INS Hansa.

ya ya , hight of imagination with defective false big claims without any source of information , seem you write your own imaginatery theories ...isn't that you fast becoming ..

All 46 LCA ordered by navy will be powered by F414.
http://chhindits.blogspot.com/2011/02/lca-navy-mk-2-to-fly-in-2015.html

 

[shaktiman2010]

No, they don't have learned anything about the airframe changes to operate it on carriers, because that is not needed for the air force version, just like they never tested the hook, the LEVCONS and some reports still say the final version will have an angled cockpit to ease carrier landings. This is the first real fighter project for ADA, HAL and co, so of course they need several prototypes and a naval version requires major redesigns as well, which we have no idea of, or experience with, so again it is just logical that they need several prototypes and time to test the changes and all this will be done by N - LCA prototypes with GE 404IN 20 engines and at INS Hansa.

Nose modification for better visibility has been done already, on NP-1. So, your claim on "they learnt nothing" sounds like trolling.

Also, they need several prototypes because they are assuming two or more will break during carrier-deck tests. So, its better to have extra 4-5 ready to keep testing on schedule. Its called good planning.

 

[shaktiman2010]

28 April 2008
This aircraft, with designation LSP-1, is the first to be painted in the Indian Air Force's traditional Air Force Grey camouflage pattern.

 

[kish]

SSB is a hard selection process, so does the IAS (Babu).. I think you have wrong perception bout Babus.. India has Retard politicians, Its due to Babus India has achieved something.. IAS is the profession where lies the least corruption (Google it).. Not all IAS are corrupt, instead corruption in IAS is lesser than any other part |(Except Armed forces)...

I know IAS is hard exam . . This was my first ssb and i m also preparing for IES . . . What i got there they are just looking for who is really willing to serve IAF with no reservation . . . About corruption i personally know many leader and official in raj. And not willing to put any comment on them . . . ssb seems easy compare to civil services exam but if u go through it . . .its not easy . . Its not just meant for hard worker . . Hard study . . If u will listen what i said in my interview u will laugh . . But i found they are just really seeking who have come with iAF in his heart . . And that's where ssb goes hard even u are best in rest all thing . .

 

[Abingdonboy]

Does anyone know which of the LCA test planes are still flying and used to further the LCA program? Ie are the earlier models (LSP-1/LSP-2/LSP-3/LSP-4) still relevant enough to still advance the program or are they so far away from the final production model and later test planes (LSP-7/8) that they are outdated and hence museum peices? As if all 7/8 flew all the time/daily this would be moving the program on at great speed.

 

[shaktiman2010]

Does anyone know which of the LCA test planes are still flying and used to further the LCA program? Ie are the earlier models (LSP-1/LSP-2/LSP-3/LSP-4) still relevant enough to still advance the program or are they so far away from the final production model and later test planes (LSP-7/8) that they are outdated and hence museum peices? As if all 7/8 flew all the time/daily this would be moving the program on at great speed.

HAL Tejas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[luckyyy]

Nose modification for better visibility has been done already, on NP-1. So, your claim on "they learnt nothing" sounds like trolling.
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he is a well known big claimer , let alone the trolling ,more of a laughing stock to me..

 

[sancho]

So, your claim on "they learnt nothing" sounds like trolling.

To you maybe, to others it might sound pretty logical, because IAF can't learn about the changes needed for IN, when their prototyped don't have these changes, so they never tested, or researched these things. Why do you think even the Russians, with long term experience in redesigns for carrier operations, still say they need at least 2 years to redesign Pak Fa to a naval version? It's not that easy as it seems, or as you and Luckyy might think!

Btw, twisting words and quoting out of context to claim things, isn't that a sign of trolling?

 

[shaktiman2010]

Why do you think even the Russians, with long term experience in redesigns for carrier operations, still say they need at least 2 years to redesign Pak Fa to a naval version? It's not that easy as it seems, or as you and Luckyy might think!

Russia is not a new player, they have decades of experience. If they say 2 years, then I am sure they will manage it in just 2 years, if they want, though I haven't seen plans of N-PakFA yet.

Btw, twisting words and quoting out of context to claim things, isn't that a sign of trolling?

I never pass on my imaginations as facts. That's your speciality. Just like your claim that LRDE is the agency which designed Kaveri engine.

 

[PWFI]

Then read it and come with something he missed... No one is interested in your laugh..

I don't read child post full of bullshit

 

[shaktiman2010]

my favourite shot...

 

[RPK]

India's Carrier Fighter Ready To Fly

Livefist: Finally, India's Carrier Fighter Ready To Fly



The carrier variant of India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Tejas) will make its maiden flight in July. It should be said that confidence for the LCA Navy's first flight has taken its time coming. The programme team had initially aimed at getting the naval trainer prototype NP-1 airborne in December last year.

The DRDO's chief controller for aeronautical programmes Dr Prahlada was recently quoted by a newspaper as saying, "Being the first flight of the LCA naval programme, we want to ensure that everything is put in place before the first flight and that the programme is as successful as the Indian Air Force (IAF) version which has had no accidents since it started flight tests on January 4, 2001."

The LCA Navy programme team has faced challenges in strengthening the platform's landing gear and refining its sink-rate parameters.

 

[Black Widow]

India's Carrier Fighter Ready To Fly

Livefist: Finally, India's Carrier Fighter Ready To Fly


The carrier variant of India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Tejas) will make its maiden flight in July. It should be said that confidence for the LCA Navy's first flight has taken its time coming. The programme team had initially aimed at getting the naval trainer prototype NP-1 airborne in December last year.

The DRDO's chief controller for aeronautical programmes Dr Prahlada was recently quoted by a newspaper as saying, "Being the first flight of the LCA naval programme, we want to ensure that everything is put in place before the first flight and that the programme is as successful as the Indian Air Force (IAF) version which has had no accidents since it started flight tests on January 4, 2001."

The LCA Navy programme team has faced challenges in strengthening the platform's landing gear and refining its sink-rate parameters.

Bingo....

Just yesterday was seeing Captain Malonkars video in areo India seminar on flight testing of Lca navy...i understood that navy is looking Nlca as an TD....they are hoping to make it multi role fighter by 2025...they are collecting huge amount of data and the navy has lot of interest in this program...NP2 the second LCA N will be ready by year end with increased thrust and modified air intakes..shiv i have one question... i have heard that the earlier prototypes are converted in EW role, refulling probe, and one with kaveri...can you just confirm at what stages are these programmes and when are they gonna complete...PLZ dude you can (press) can call those ppl....but i can't...!!!


can some one comment on bold part, It it true that LCA has converted to EW testbed, Refueling Probe and Kaveri engine is integrated to one of TD???

 

[sathya]

its june 19 th already...
common i cn t wait to see N lca fly
not even rumors about taxi trials..
i highly doubt it ll done b4 july end
may b both N LCA & LSP 7 fly together...

 

[RPK]

Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: Tech integration challenges hit LCA Navy; NP-1 set for engine ground run


Close to one year after its roll out (July 6, 2010), the first prototype of India’s ambitious Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) naval variant (NP-1) is overcoming a series of technological challenges that have cropped-up during its development stage. NP-1 is a trainer version of the naval variant with tandem seating, while NP-2 will be the fighter version and single-seater.
Having missed many deadlines (which is understandable considering the complex issues involved with a naval platform), the officials now say that the much-awaited first flight would take place only in September. This too only if all the issues are ironed out.
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) P.S. Subramanyam tells Tarmak007 that the delay is mainly due to the challenges being posed by some of the new technologies during the integration stage. “We had problems related to the landing gear, arrestor hook, and LEVCONs (control surfaces which allow for better low-speed handling). This is how technology development occurs. Now we have sorted out all major issues and have tested all naval systems. The structural coupling test has also been completed. The NP-1 is now ready for the engine ground run,” he said.
Normally, the first flight can occur approximately six weeks after the engine ground run. “After the EGR, we will have the low and high-speed taxi trials and then the first flight. Developing the NP-2 is our next task. Being a single-seater, the development of NP-2 will be faster,” the ADA chief said.
He said the shore-based test facility (SBTF) coming up in Goa is proceeding ‘ahead of the schedule.’ By October 2011, the take-off area will be ready and by next year (2012) the landing area too will be in place.
NP-1 is the first indigenous effort to build a complete air element for the Indian Navy. With a GE-F-404-IN20 power-plant, NP-I is designed for ski jump take off and arrested landing, with high landing loads. The platforms after NP-1 and NP-2, will be powered by the GE-F-414 engines.