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[Abingdonboy]

so how does it stand on paper compared to the same class fighters??

Let's wait for more details to emerge before anyone starts comparing the Mk.2 to anything else. We still are yet to have the specs on the AESA the MK.2 will carry and are unsure if the radar will even be ready in time, we don't know what EW suite will be present nor do we know the revised range on internal fuel, the new TWR taking into account he more powerful engine but added weight nor do we yet know the exact weapons suite the MK.2 will come with.


Too many ifs and nuts and maybes, let a clearer picture of the project emerge mate- there's no rush.

 

[neehar]

Let's wait for more details to emerge before anyone starts comparing the Mk.2 to anything else. We still are yet to have the specs on the AESA the MK.2 will carry and are unsure if the radar will even be ready in time, we don't know what EW suite will be present nor do we know the revised range on internal fuel, the new TWR taking into account he more powerful engine but added weight nor do we yet know the exact weapons suite the MK.2 will come with.


Too many ifs and nuts and maybes, let a clearer picture of the project emerge mate- there's no rush.

to sum up ur post the answer is "we dont know yet"..so nothing more can we do other than to wait..

 

[Srinivas]

LCA MK2 will be the main project in the years to come.

1) Some stealth upgrades with tech. derived from PAK-FA
2) AESA radar
3) Bubble canopy
4) Big air intakes

will be the main upgrades for this small but efficient defender of our skies.

 

[neehar]

when i opened the website of ada..heres wht i got
http://www.ada.gov.in/ADA-IND.pdf

they're looking to indigenize the imported components which is a good thing i guess

 

[1ndy]

Light weight (hope mk2 empty weight won't be more than mk1) + more thrust engine + increased wing area = a highly maneuverable fighter.

 

[Sergi]

That is just the Ramp part. We'll get to see the pictures when the SBTF is commissioned in June.



That is just the Ramp part. We'll get to see the pictures when the SBTF is commissioned in June.



That is just the Ramp part. We'll get to see the pictures when the SBTF is commissioned in June.

Looking forward to that

 

[Sergi]

Uh are you blind? Can't you see the last 2 pages?

Plz Merge this thread to LCA sticky.

 

[Psyops]

Just more boasting, nothing will happen. They will predict it will finish at a certain date and you can bet it will be delayed. Remember the failed Kaveri engine project. we have seen this story before, just rinse and repeat.

 

[thesolar65]

What does start working here signify? Production or design? Because sometime back I heard that air frame and other design related work of Mk2 is completed by ADA.

Yes, sometimes back it was stated that metal cutting has started!!

 

[Sergi]

@anybody : do we get the delivery of GE414 ???

 

[sancho]

@anybody : do we get the delivery of GE414 ???

What exactly do you mean? Yes we do get the GE 414 for LCA MK2, but not as of now.

 

[Sergi]

What exactly do you mean? Yes we do get the GE 414 for LCA MK2, but not as of now.

Read the news that work on Mark-2 has already begun. So was curious if engine has arrived or not. Any time line for that ???

 

[sancho]

looks like a JAS39 without canards.

except of canards
except of radar blockers
except of different air intakes
except of different nose design
except of different wing design
except of different different canopy
except of different different APU layout
except of different EW housing
except of different gear bays
except of different hardpoint layout
...
...
...

The only real thing that LCA MK2 has in common with the Gripen is, the GE 414 engine!

 

[sancho]

EADS Mako/HEAT. Am i right dude. yeah that's a good aircraft with 4.5 tonne payload. but i can't get your point why you are comparing it and in what way you are saying.

Sadly we focused to much on pride reasons and not on capability, otherwise we would have take the EADS offer for a co-development for an advanced trainer. We could have take LCA MK1 on it, while MK2 could have included design features of the MAKO HEAT, just like the EJ 200 engine with 3D TVC. It would have been a hell of an upgrade!

Confirmed features and upgrades on MK-2.
3) Bubble canopy.
4) AESA-MMR.

The canopy won't change, only the naval version will have a slightly different nose section. AESA is till not confirmed yet, other than from DRDOs Saraswat, which is anything but a reliable source.

Light weight hope mk2 empty weight won't be more than mk1.

It already has a light weight for the class, but not according the initial plans. The aim now is to further reduce the weight, but at the same time they want to add a heavier engine, more airframe parts (longer fuselage), more internal fuel tanks, possibly IRST and AESA, which all adds to the weight, so less weight than MK1 is hardly possible.

 

[sancho]

Read the news that work on Mark-2 has already begun. So was curious if engine has arrived or not. Any time line for that ???

Ah now I got it. Yes work has begun, but still in the early stages of the re-designs and evaluations what is necessary, what is possible..., if I remember correctly the prototype is meant to fly in 2015.