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[SamantK]

LSP 8 show some activity ... Please add that news here...

Summary: LSP 8 , the last of LSP series did taxi trial on 12 dec 2012, This plane will be given to IAF for evaluation, Based on IOC, the 40 LCA MK I will be manufactured,.... SP1 to SP40

In mean time, LSPs will be used as testbed for LCA MK II, The PVs will be used for Testing AW suits and Kaveri Engine,

Sancho and Blue , give some comments please....

on another thread, Engine Ground Run was conducted for LSP 8

 

[BlueDot_in_Space]

LSP 8 show some activity ... Please add that news here...

Summary: LSP 8 , the last of LSP series did taxi trial on 12 dec 2012, This plane will be given to IAF for evaluation, Based on IOC, the 40 LCA MK I will be manufactured,.... SP1 to SP40

In mean time, LSPs will be used as testbed for LCA MK II, The PVs will be used for Testing AW suits and Kaveri Engine,

Sancho and Blue , give some comments please....

just to add, both LSP 7 and 8 will be for user evaluation, these planes are very close to final version. LSP 6 will be used for high alfa test, spin recovery tests and RCS optimisation. I also hope that ADA collaborates with ISRO and start testing Flush air data systems (FADS) on one of the PVs to gain expertise to allow its smooth integration in AMCA. FADS has been successfully developed by ISRO that is also testing it for the first time on RLV-TD. FADS will allow better aerodynamics parameter estimation and also necessary for stealth.

 

[rockstarIN]

Actually LSP7 & 8 to be handed over to IAF for user trails.

 

[sudhir007]

Flight test update

From

LCA-Tejas has completed 1960 Test Flights Successfully. (19-Dec-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-348,LSP1-74,LSP2-238,PV5-36,LSP3-83,LSP4-56,LSP5-112,LSP7-7,NP1-4)

to

LCA-Tejas has completed 1963 Test Flights Successfully. (21-Dec-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-348,LSP1-74,LSP2-238,PV5-36,LSP3-84,LSP4-56,LSP5-113,LSP7-8,NP1-4)

 

[indiatester]

Flight test update

From

LCA-Tejas has completed 1960 Test Flights Successfully. (19-Dec-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-348,LSP1-74,LSP2-238,PV5-36,LSP3-83,LSP4-56,LSP5-112,LSP7-7,NP1-4)

to

LCA-Tejas has completed 1963 Test Flights Successfully. (21-Dec-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-348,LSP1-74,LSP2-238,PV5-36,LSP3-84,LSP4-56,LSP5-113,LSP7-8,NP1-4)

I do have one question though. Why are the other planes not being used/tested. I mean the more devices under test, the more feedback you get to have a really stable platform.

 

[kurup]

Flight test update

From

LCA-Tejas has completed 1960 Test Flights Successfully. (19-Dec-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-348,LSP1-74,LSP2-238,PV5-36,LSP3-83,LSP4-56,LSP5-112,LSP7-7,NP1-4)

to

LCA-Tejas has completed 1963 Test Flights Successfully. (21-Dec-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-348,LSP1-74,LSP2-238,PV5-36,LSP3-84,LSP4-56,LSP5-113,LSP7-8,NP1-4)

Where is LSP-6 ??

 

[whitefox011]

cross posting from military pic thread thx to koovie for such an awesome pic

 

[The A-5]

Tejas pilot wearing a DASH Mk-2 HMDS system -

 

[rockstarIN]

Where is LSP-6 ??

kept for AoA tests or/and using for Electronics warfare trails.

Flight test update

From

LCA-Tejas has completed 1960 Test Flights Successfully. (19-Dec-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-348,LSP1-74,LSP2-238,PV5-36,LSP3-83,LSP4-56,LSP5-112,LSP7-7,NP1-4)

to

LCA-Tejas has completed 1963 Test Flights Successfully. (21-Dec-2012).
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-222,PV3-348,LSP1-74,LSP2-238,PV5-36,LSP3-84,LSP4-56,LSP5-113,LSP7-8,NP1-4)

It seems LSP 7 is ready, once LSP8 too ready, IAF can get it for user trails. should be in march 13.

 

[SamantK]

Tejas LSP-8 finally ready for flightBy SP's Special Correspondent

December 29, 2012:*After months of delays that have afflicted the programme at large, the crucial LSP-8 of HAL's Tejas programme is ready for flight by early next year. The LSP-8, a fully configured version of the Tejas and intended to user trials by the Indian Air Force (IAF), underwent an initial engine ground run on December 12, and will continue with a series of ground tests by the National Flight Test Centre before being cleared for flight. The LSP-7 (which flew in March this year) and the LSP-8 are the two airframes that will be handed over to the IAF for user evaluation trials (UET) by sometime next year, once initial operational clearance II (IOC-2) is achieved in all respects.The Tejas programme has floundered for months without a new airframe getting into the air and final operational clearance is only slated for end 2014, after which squadron service with the IAF at Sulur in Tamil Nadu will commence. The LCA Navy programme is also stalled as the landing gear is undergoing a re-design to strengthen it.

http://www.spsnavalforces.net/exclusive/?id=70&h=LCA-Tejas-LSP-8-finally-ready-for-flight

 

[Abingdonboy]

Tejas pilot wearing a DASH Mk-2 HMDS system -

I don't believe this is a HMDS mate!

Looks like a regular flight helmet!

This is an eg of a DASH HMDS:

Here is a pic of the DASH HMDS being used by the LCA test team:

 

[kurup]

kept for AoA tests or/and using for Electronics warfare trails.

So it has not flown untill now .

 

[faithfulguy]

Tejas LSP-8 finally ready for flightBy SP's Special Correspondent

December 29, 2012:*After months of delays that have afflicted the programme at large, the crucial LSP-8 of HAL's Tejas programme is ready for flight by early next year. The LSP-8, a fully configured version of the Tejas and intended to user trials by the Indian Air Force (IAF), underwent an initial engine ground run on December 12, and will continue with a series of ground tests by the National Flight Test Centre before being cleared for flight. The LSP-7 (which flew in March this year) and the LSP-8 are the two airframes that will be handed over to the IAF for user evaluation trials (UET) by sometime next year, once initial operational clearance II (IOC-2) is achieved in all respects.The Tejas programme has floundered for months without a new airframe getting into the air and final operational clearance is only slated for end 2014, after which squadron service with the IAF at Sulur in Tamil Nadu will commence. The LCA Navy programme is also stalled as the landing gear is undergoing a re-design to strengthen it.

LCA Tejas LSP 8 finally ready for flight - SP's Naval Forces

Thanks for explaining the reason behind another LCA delay

 

[rockstarIN]

So it has not flown untill now .

No idea, without flying, how will they test AoA & ACM? may be they are keeping the flight details of this jet as secret.

 

[zaxcolix]

Thanks for explaining the reason behind another LCA delay

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