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[sudhir007]

Flight test update

LCA-Tejas has completed 1810 Test Flights successfully. (24-Mar-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-218,PV3-335,LSP1-70,LSP2-205,PV5-36,LSP3-47,LSP4-46,LSP5-72,LSP7-1)

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LCA-Tejas has completed 1808 Test Flights successfully. (21-Mar-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-218,PV3-335,LSP1-70,LSP2-203,PV5-36,LSP3-47,LSP4-46,LSP5-72,LSP7-1)

 

[sudhir007]

 

[sudhir007]

Finally, LCA Navy all set for takeoff in Bangalore - Bangalore - DNA

Having missed many deadlines for its maiden flight, the naval prototype of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA-NP1) is finally expected to fly this week. The LCA-NP1, the country’s first indigenous effort to build a carrier borne naval fighter aircraft, was scheduled to be flight-tested last year. However, technical problems led to postponements a couple of times.

“We are looking at scheduling the flight anytime now. Final trials are currently on,” said DRDO sources. They added that the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the nodal agency for the design and development of the LCA programme, along with other project members such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC), Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) and the Navy, is carrying out final integration tests before the first flight, expected this week.

“We have successfully completed the first flight trials of the LCA Limited Series Production-7 aircraft for the IAF and now are geared up to test the naval variant,” sources added. The first flight of the LCA Navy comes at the backdrop of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approving the limited series production of the LCA Navy.

This clearance has come as big boost for the programme, after being hit by delays as in the case of its IAF version.
Compared with the IAF version, the LCA (Navy) has a few variations such as a stronger and longer landing gear, arrester hook for ship-deck landing, front fuselage drooped for better over-the-nose vision to facilitate ship landing, an additional control surface to reduce ship landing speed and consequential changes in various systems.

 

[sancho]

A week old, but worth noting:

Saab CEO Says Chance of Brazil Jet Order Boosted by Switzerland

...India Prospects

Countries beyond Sweden that operate the Gripen are South Africa, Thailand, Hungary and the Czech Republic.

The manufacturer, based in Linkoeping, hasn’t given up on selling Gripens to India, which tentatively opted to buy 126 Rafales.

“Some people there have reservations, and the decision- making process is far from complete,” Buskhe said, adding that Saab is “not campaigning hard.” “It could for example turn out that we sell parts of technologies,” he said.

Saab CEO Says Chance of Brazil Jet Order Boosted by Switzerland - Bloomberg


An interesting note, since this could only be for one of our own developments and most likely for LCA. The problem is, most of Gripen NGs techs are from foreign origin or co-developments, which needs approval befor they can be sold. The only part that really comes from them would be the EWS or data links, fields where India has their own developments too. Will be interesting to see, if there is something behind it or not.

 

[Black Widow]

Finally, LCA Navy all set for takeoff in Bangalore - Bangalore - DNA

Having missed many deadlines for its maiden flight, the naval prototype of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA-NP1) is finally expected to fly this week. The LCA-NP1, the country’s first indigenous effort to build a carrier borne naval fighter aircraft, was scheduled to be flight-tested last year. However, technical problems led to postponements a couple of times.

“We are looking at scheduling the flight anytime now. Final trials are currently on,” said DRDO sources. They added that the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the nodal agency for the design and development of the LCA programme, along with other project members such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC), Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) and the Navy, is carrying out final integration tests before the first flight, expected this week.

“We have successfully completed the first flight trials of the LCA Limited Series Production-7 aircraft for the IAF and now are geared up to test the naval variant,” sources added. The first flight of the LCA Navy comes at the backdrop of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approving the limited series production of the LCA Navy.

This clearance has come as big boost for the programme, after being hit by delays as in the case of its IAF version.
Compared with the IAF version, the LCA (Navy) has a few variations such as a stronger and longer landing gear, arrester hook for ship-deck landing, front fuselage drooped for better over-the-nose vision to facilitate ship landing, an additional control surface to reduce ship landing speed and consequential changes in various systems.

CEMILAC gave the certificate?

 

[rockstarIN]

CEMILAC gave the certificate?

So far yes.....

Today two LCAs in the air at blore skies, don't know that one id NP-1

 

[Black Widow]

So far yes.....

Today two LCAs in the air at blore skies, don't know that one id NP-1

Look like I miss it, I was busy today.

 

[nomi007]

WHY TEJAS IS LOOKING LIKE YAK-130

 

[IndianArmy]

WHY TEJAS IS LOOKING LIKE YAK-130

Because It has a pair of Wings , three tires and of course a cockpit. Voila its an Aircraft !!!

 

[Irfan Baloch]

WHY TEJAS IS LOOKING LIKE YAK-130

because both have delta wings and thats where the similarity ends.

look at the air intake the canopy the size. the shape of the wing near the front of the fuselage . there are too many differences

but yea.. both are planes so they have to share some basic principles of flying until some unconventional method of propulsion is discovered

 

[Irfan Baloch]

great video
thanks for sharing

 

[chairborne ranger]

WHY TEJAS IS LOOKING LIKE YAK-130

dude, it COULDN'T possibly be ....we've copied it from mirage 2000 remember???? . . maula mere lele meri jaan...

 

[sudhir007]

`Delivery of LCA scheduled in 12th Plan period`

The development of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for its Final Operational Clearance (FOC) is in progress and the delivery of the plane is scheduled to take place in the 12th Plan period, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

In a written reply to the House, Defence Minister AK Antony said, "LCA development activities leading to Final Operational Clearance are in progress... The deliveries of Tejas aircraft are scheduled in the 12th plan period."

Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is the nodal organisation for the development of Tejas and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is the production agency, he said.

On ways to strengthen HAL, he said the agency has established ten research and development centres in order to have focus on design and development activities in the field of aeronautics and the investment in R&D has increased from Rs 662 crores in 2007-08 to Rs 853 crores in 2011-12.

"A systematic approach has been adopted for upgradation of infrastructure and technology with participation of private sector. So far ten joint venture companies have been established," Antony said.

He told the House that an expert group has been set up under the Chairmanship of B K Chaturvedi, Member, Planning Commission, to suggest measures to enhance the synergy among HAL, the private sector and the civil industry.

 

[Storm Force]

yak looks like thunder more than delta lca

 

[sancho]

Irfan Baloch said all that is needed, so lets leave it with that and stick to topic again!