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[SRP]

As the Tejas speeds towards IOC-II, it appears that a crucial hurdle may slow it down, the platform needs a new radome. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has sent out an expression of interest to vendors to "design, develop and manufacture radome for LCA". The ADA's Directorate of Avionics & Weapon Systems in the EOI of September 2012 notes that it is "looking for alternative radome for LCA as part of their product improvement activity".

The EoI stipulates that the new radome is "to replace the existing radome with improved electromagnetic performance (EM) and with no change in existing geometry and pitot attachments." Also, the new radome needs to have identical geometry, though surface smoothness needs to be "equivalent or better". The document also suggests that the team testing the Tejas has issues with the lightning protection system of the existing radome and that there is rain water ingress at the radome-fuselage junction in the current structure.

source-SP's Special Correspondent

 

[rockstarIN]

As the Tejas speeds towards IOC-II, it appears that a crucial hurdle may slow it down, the platform needs a new radome. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has sent out an expression of interest to vendors to "design, develop and manufacture radome for LCA". The ADA's Directorate of Avionics & Weapon Systems in the EOI of September 2012 notes that it is "looking for alternative radome for LCA as part of their product improvement activity".

The EoI stipulates that the new radome is "to replace the existing radome with improved electromagnetic performance (EM) and with no change in existing geometry and pitot attachments." Also, the new radome needs to have identical geometry, though surface smoothness needs to be "equivalent or better". The document also suggests that the team testing the Tejas has issues with the lightning protection system of the existing radome and that there is rain water ingress at the radome-fuselage junction in the current structure.

source-SP's Special Correspondent

From PV-3 we have working radars in all prototypes/LSPs.

They knew it from quite long time ago and might be in the verge of solving it.

 

[A G 1046]

Hathi nikal gya hai bas poonch reh gayee hai ....wo bhi nikal hi jayegi

 

[S-DUCT]

SP's Aviation - SP’s Exculsive

August 21, 2013: The first prototype of the LCA Tejas Mk.2 could be rolled out in 2014, it has been revealed. In an exercise to locate and certify line-replaceable units for the evolved Mk.II jet, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has revealed to prospective development partners and suppliers of a hydraulic pump, among other components and systems "HAL-ARDC is taking up for development and qualification of certain LRUs required for catering to LCA-Mark 2 version. The first prototype aircraft is slated for built during 2013-14, while series production(s) are planned for induction to fleet which is stated to be taken up in two phases commencing from 2016 onwards."

The timelines appear optimistic, especially since 2014 is when the LCA Mk.I will only be attaining final operational clearance towards squadron service. That being said, work has indeed begun in right earnest at Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and HAL to build a mock-up of the new jet before getting started on metal cutting for the prototype. A whole raft of tenders and request for information have flown out from both agencies for several different kinds of metal, composites and systems to put the new jet together.

 

[IND151]

Tejas weapon trials at Jamnagar | idrw.org

 

[IND151]

The first prototype of the LCA Tejas Mk.2 could be rolled out in 2014, it has been revealed. In an exercise to locate and certify line-replaceable units for the evolved Mk.II jet, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has revealed to prospective development partners and suppliers of a hydraulic pump, among other components and systems “HAL-ARDC is taking up for development and qualification of certain LRUs required for catering to LCA-Mark 2 version. The first prototype aircraft is slated for built during 2013-14, while series production(s) are planned for induction to fleet which is stated to be taken up in two phases commencing from 2016 onwards.”

The timelines appear optimistic, especially since 2014 is when the LCA Mk.I will only be attaining final operational clearance towards squadron service. That being said, work has indeed begun in right earnest at Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and HAL to build a mock-up of the new jet before getting started on metal cutting for the prototype. A whole raft of tenders and request for information have flown out from both agencies for several different kinds of metal, composites and systems to put the new jet together.

First LCA Tejas Mk.II prototype next year? | idrw.org

 

[HariPrasad]

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, during its new outstation trails, operated successfully by carrying and releasing 'long range beyond visual range weapons'.

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, during its new outstation trails, operated successfully by carrying and releasing 'long range beyond visual range weapons'.

Images released by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for the design and development of the LCA programme showed the Tejas carrying the weaponry.

“Tejas carries long range beyond visual range weapons, with highly agile high off-bore-sight missiles to tackle any close combat threat. A wide variety of air-to-ground munitions and an extremely accurate navigation and attack system allow it to prosecute surface targets over land or at sea, giving the Tejas true multi/swing role capability,”stated the ADA.

Recently, defence minister AK Antony had asked the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the ADA to strictly adhere to the planned schedules for Initial Operational Clearance (IOC-2) of the LCA by end of 2013 and Final Operational Clearance (FOC) by end of 2014 to ensure the aircraft’s timely induction in the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The LCA programme has been in development mode for more than two decades and the aircraft, which has since 2004 completed 2,278 test flights, is yet to attain clearance to be inducted into the IAF. Two years ago, the LCA programme was to be given an IOC, signalling that it has crossed the first hurdle to join the IAF. But it was only granted partial clearance (IOC-1).

At an IOC ceremony on January 10, 2011, in Bangalore, the then chief of air staff, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik, expressed his displeasure over the aircraft, stating that it was only ‘partially complainant’ and that to meet the air force’s requirement, it would need several refinements. Hence an IOC-2 and FOC has been planned before its induction.

Defence News - LCA Tejas closes in on the IAF

The latest in LCA development program is that it fired Long range missile. I do not know whether they are integrated with Radar or not.

 

[Storm Force]

We need the TEJAS to be successful regardless of the fact that it may be semi obselete by WORLD CLASS standards upon its offical induction FOC in 2015.

We need to to put in place a seriel production template so that like CHINA we can mass produce future mk3 lca and AMCA in nos in 10 years from today .

THE FIRST ONE IS ALWAYS THE HARDEST

 

[ziaulislam]

F-7 = MIG-21B better than F-7
F-8 (Same role as F-7) = IAF does not operate dual engine intercepter plane this role played by MIG-21
A-5 ( MIG-19) = ?????? IAF does not operate such old technology plane
SU-27 or J-11 = SU-30 MKI is upper hand
J-10 = MIRAGE-2000, MIG-29
along with IAF operates Jaguar & MIG-27 ground attack fighters.

the issue is number, not quality..PLAAF operates "atleast/known" 250+ j-10s.(they may be operating more today)
then there are huge numbers of su 27/30mkk/j-11 nearly 350+
the force multipliers like awecs /refuelers are much more in number in PLAAF..when it it comes to cruise missles bombers or they have a huge number in their arsenal ..they dont operate any q-5 these days, they have the JH-7 these days for that purpose

 

[Alfa-Fighter]

the issue is number, not quality..PLAAF operates "atleast/known" 250+ j-10s.(they may be operating more today)
then there are huge numbers of su 27/30mkk/j-11 nearly 350+
the force multipliers like awecs /refuelers are much more in number in PLAAF..when it it comes to cruise missles bombers or they have a huge number in their arsenal ..they dont operate any q-5 these days, they have the JH-7 these days for that purpose

In today scenarios , quality matters then quantity. a good Jammer can jam radar of 100 flying plane and make them as good as sitting ducks.

Moreover the those planes can pass Himalayas with their full loads, Even if they pass himalayas they cant get back.

 

[Manindra]

the issue is number, not quality..PLAAF operates "atleast/known" 250+ j-10s.(they may be operating more today)
then there are huge numbers of su 27/30mkk/j-11 nearly 350+
the force multipliers like awecs /refuelers are much more in number in PLAAF..when it it comes to cruise missles bombers or they have a huge number in their arsenal ..they dont operate any q-5 these days, they have the JH-7 these days for that purpose

Correct but China has also have to deal with USAF, JSDAF whom have large fleet of advance aircraft where China outnumbered by quantity & quality. Everyone is balanced with their power.

China have not retired Q-5 officially.

 

[sudhir007]

LCAs to be ready by mid-2014, says India's top scientist - The Times of India

Production work to roll out the country's first indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas began in full throttle and the first few aircraft should roll out by mid-2014, India's top defence scientist said on Friday.

The lightweight multi-role combat aircraft, which is in the making for 30 years now, has gone through several phases of streamlining in the drawing room after the armed forces expressed reservation about its faulty initial design.

The LCAs are supposed to replace India's ageing fleet of MiGs, and Avinash Chander, the newly-appointed chief of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and scientific advisor to defence minister AK Antony was hopeful that things had finally fallen into place. "As such, the production work has already started full throttle. So, currently there are no bottlenecks to prevent the rolling out of first lot of these indigenously built LCA by middle of next year," Chander told TOI.

"Production rate, I believe is around 16-20 per year and huge orders would assist in good production rates," he said.

Although the time frame for getting the initial operational clearance-2 for Tejas has now been set at 2013 year end, Chander said he was confident that the aircraft will be ready for the clearance by September-end.

"Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for our first modern Light Combat Aircraft for Indian Air Force would follow soon thereafter. Meanwhile, these two processes can go on parallel to save precious time in delivery and induction once the IOC-2 and FOC are given," said the DRDO chief.

For obtaining IOC-2, clearance has to be given at three different levels, including one from the defence minister and another from the chief of the air staff.

Engines manufactured by United States-based General Electric Aviation would be powering these indigenously manufactured LCAs after the global giant won the contract way back in 2010.

After the initial supply of 99 engines (GE F-404 and GE F-414), for IAF and Indian Navy, the rest shall be manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in India, after obtaining licence under a Transfer of Technology agreement.

HAL will than manufacture 40 GE F-404 engines in two lots of 20 each for Tejas Mk-I for IAF and another 100 GE F-414 engines for Tejas Mk-II.

Officials said that having undergone extensive weapon trials, all weather trials, various angle attacks and having checked various parameters, LCA Tejas, once ready will be capable of carrying out long range beyond visual range weapons.

 

[he-man]

LCAs to be ready by mid-2014, says India's top scientist - The Times of India

Production work to roll out the country's first indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas began in full throttle and the first few aircraft should roll out by mid-2014, India's top defence scientist said on Friday.

The lightweight multi-role combat aircraft, which is in the making for 30 years now, has gone through several phases of streamlining in the drawing room after the armed forces expressed reservation about its faulty initial design.

The LCAs are supposed to replace India's ageing fleet of MiGs, and Avinash Chander, the newly-appointed chief of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and scientific advisor to defence minister AK Antony was hopeful that things had finally fallen into place. "As such, the production work has already started full throttle. So, currently there are no bottlenecks to prevent the rolling out of first lot of these indigenously built LCA by middle of next year," Chander told TOI.

"Production rate, I believe is around 16-20 per year and huge orders would assist in good production rates," he said.

Although the time frame for getting the initial operational clearance-2 for Tejas has now been set at 2013 year end, Chander said he was confident that the aircraft will be ready for the clearance by September-end.

"Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for our first modern Light Combat Aircraft for Indian Air Force would follow soon thereafter. Meanwhile, these two processes can go on parallel to save precious time in delivery and induction once the IOC-2 and FOC are given," said the DRDO chief.

For obtaining IOC-2, clearance has to be given at three different levels, including one from the defence minister and another from the chief of the air staff.

Engines manufactured by United States-based General Electric Aviation would be powering these indigenously manufactured LCAs after the global giant won the contract way back in 2010.

After the initial supply of 99 engines (GE F-404 and GE F-414), for IAF and Indian Navy, the rest shall be manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in India, after obtaining licence under a Transfer of Technology agreement.

HAL will than manufacture 40 GE F-404 engines in two lots of 20 each for Tejas Mk-I for IAF and another 100 GE F-414 engines for Tejas Mk-II.

Officials said that having undergone extensive weapon trials, all weather trials, various angle attacks and having checked various parameters, LCA Tejas, once ready will be capable of carrying out long range beyond visual range weapons.

Where is the IOC-2??

First achieve one landmark,,,,then talk about next 6 months,pathetic

 

[SR-91]

Where is the IOC-2??

First achieve one landmark,,,,then talk about next 6 months,pathetic

Under new chief,Process has picked up momentum.Have patience brother.IOC 2 is due by Nov.

 

[Echo_419]

the issue is number, not quality..PLAAF operates "atleast/known" 250+ j-10s.(they may be operating more today)
then there are huge numbers of su 27/30mkk/j-11 nearly 350+
the force multipliers like awecs /refuelers are much more in number in PLAAF..when it it comes to cruise missles bombers or they have a huge number in their arsenal ..they dont operate any q-5 these days, they have the JH-7 these days for that purpose

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