IAF to procure 126 LCA Tejas fighters by 2010

[Srirangan]

IAF to procure 126 LCA Tejas fighters by 2010
URL: http://www.india-defence.com/reports/943
Date: 26/11/2005
Agency: Press Trust of India
Topics: india indian air force defense military

Panaji: Indian Air Force is in the process of procuring 126 HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Air Chief Marshal S P Tyagi said here.

"The aircraft would be procured towards the end of this decade and no specific deadline is set for it," Tyagi told reporters during a ceremonial passing-out parade at INS Mandovi, Goa.

"We will make a request to many countries for procuring LCA's. The total estimated budget for this procurement cannot be mentioned at this moment," he said.

"Indian economy is growing at a reasonable rate and under such circumstances we will have to purchase technology that will give us reach and which is within our budget," Tyagi said.

When asked to compare Indian Air Force with its US counterpart, in view of the recent joint exercises, Tyagi said "we cannot compete with the US as their requirements are different from ours."

On the strength and vigilance of the armed forces in the border regions, Tyagi said "Kargil cannot happen again."

Asked about the proxy-war unleashed by terrorists in the country, he said, "terrorism has to be tackled on different fronts and that does not mean that we should stop our diplomatic talks with the neighbouring countries."

 

[Srirangan]

There you go, if anyone doubted the LCA project, it's on and rolling. The first 40 have already been ordered and the AF's willingness to purchase nearly 86 more by the end of the decade shows that the project is a great technical and commercial success.

 

[miroslav]

Originally posted by Srirangan@Nov 26 2005, 03:50 PM
the project is a great technical and commercial success.

[post=3731]Quoted post[/post]​

I dont want to debate this here.

Thanks,

Miro

 

[Kashif]

Sooo a lot of AC would be inducted in Indian AF there would be combination of i 6-8 aircrrafts and the ageing would go scrap.In this way India would save its pilots too its really ridiclous to train pilots on old planes i think there is a HAL trainer too.But India hasnt finilized its 200 fighter deal yet ( I also think its a lunar landing ) every one is after Indian billion of $$

 

[Srirangan]

Originally posted by miroslav@Nov 26 2005, 04:22 PM
I dont want to debate this here.

Thanks,

Miro

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Considering that the years of LCA research have yeilded quick successes CAT and HJT projects, and viewing the time & money spent from 1989 onwards on the LCA, I'ld be more than ready to debate "for". Not here though. :blahblah1:

 

[Kashif]

Originally posted by Srirangan@Nov 26 2005, 04:49 PM
Considering that the years of LCA research have yeilded quick successes CAT and HJT projects, and viewing the time & money spent from 1989 onwards on the LCA, I'ld be more than ready to debate "for". Not here though. :blahblah1:

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HAL is doing good work in India but it is quite late but it dosent matter the only thing which I like from HAL is its Helicopter SRI can you provide the price of a single piece of that Helo i think its name Dharuv i have seen its apperence in an airshow vidoe the three of the helos took very sharp turn it was really good to watch.

 

[miroslav]

Originally posted by kashifshahzad@Nov 26 2005, 05:07 PM
HAL is doing good work in India but it is quite late but it dosent matter the only thing which I like from HAL is its Helicopter SRI can you provide the price of a single piece of that Helo i think its name Dharuv i have seen its apperence in an airshow vidoe the three of the helos took very sharp turn it was really good to watch.

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HAL Dhruv has 16 varients including some civil varients.

So prices are definately gonna differ.

May be we can wait for the Indo-Chilien deal and let's see what price India charges Chilie for each of the military heli.

HAL bagged an order from ONGC for 3 Dhruv's this year and they priced them Indian Rs.100 Crore for the 3 babies.

Thanks,

Miro

 

[miroslav]

Originally posted by kashifshahzad@Nov 26 2005, 05:07 PM
i have seen its apperence in an airshow vidoe the three of the helos took very sharp turn it was really good to watch.

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The team is named as Sarang.

Sarang is the first Indian Air Force helicopter formation display team and one of the 3 Heli. formation display teams in the world. The team flies three HAL- ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) Dhruv (North Star) helicopters from Bangalore. The word "Sarang" means Peacock in sanskrit and is chosen for it is the national bird of India. The Birds beauty and grace is legendry in Indian mythology. The crew and aircraft belong to the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment of the IAF, which is facilitating the entry into service of this new helicopter.

Thanks,

Miro

 

[Kashif]

Originally posted by miroslav@Nov 26 2005, 05:12 PM
HAL Dhruv has 16 varients including some civil varients.

So prices are definately gonna differ.

May be we can wait for the Indo-Chilien deal and let's see what price India charges Chilie for each of the military heli.

HAL bagged an order from ONGC for 3 Dhruv's this year and they priced them Indian Rs.100 Crore for the 3 babies.

Thanks,

Miro

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16 varients :w00t:
How much varients would LCA have
I think there must be 2-3 varients
1 anti tank
2 second can be ship borne and can have anti sub and anti ship weapons
3 the third can be the comertial one
thats all can you give me a link for all those varients.

 

[Srirangan]

LCA Variants so far

* TD-1 (Technology Demonstrator-1)
* TD-2 (Technology Demonstrator-2)
* PV-1 (Prototype Vehicle-1)
* PV-2 (Prototype Vehicle-2)
* Naval Tejas

 

[miroslav]

Originally posted by Srirangan@Nov 26 2005, 05:26 PM
LCA Variants so far

* TD-1 (Technology Demonstrator-1)
* TD-2 (Technology Demonstrator-2)
* PV-1 (Prototype Vehicle-1)
* PV-2 (Prototype Vehicle-2)

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You can't call them varients.

Thanks,

Miro

 

[Srirangan]

Yep .. but then that just leaves 2 the AF version & the Naval LCA .. TD's & prototypes aren't variants.

 

[miroslav]

Originally posted by kashifshahzad@Nov 26 2005, 05:20 PM
16 varients :w00t:
How much varients would LCA have
I think there must be 2-3 varients
1 anti tank
2 second can be ship borne and can have anti sub and anti ship weapons
3 the third can be the comertial one
thats all can you give me a link for all those varients.

[post=3743]Quoted post[/post]​

Munna if you dont know anything feel free to ask.

Civil Variant
Wheeled Variant
Skid Variant
Armed Role
High Altitude
Logistic Support
Under slung Operation
Sarang Display Team
Disaster Relief Operations
Search & Rescue
Ambulance Role
Coast Guard
Policing duties
Maritime Operations
Offshore Operation
VIP & Commuter

Further you can go to the below mentioned page and download the brochure for any or all of the varient(s).

http://www.hal-india.com/helicopter/products.asp

Thanks,

Miro

 

[Kashif]

Originally posted by miroslav@Nov 26 2005, 05:37 PM
Munna if you dont know anything feel free to ask.

Civil Variant
Wheeled Variant
Skid Variant
Armed Role
High Altitude
Logistic Support
Under slung Operation
Sarang Display Team
Disaster Relief Operations
Search & Rescue
Ambulance Role
Coast Guard
Policing duties
Maritime Operations
Offshore Operation
VIP & Commuter

Further you can go to the below mentioned page and download the brochure for any or all of the varient(s).

http://www.hal-india.com/helicopter/products.asp

Thanks,

Miro

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Dont call me munna yaar i am experienced i am also a member in other forums but it was really surprising to know that Dhruv have 16 varients why dont they add some more like
low altitude
medium altitude etc
i think you they combine them there would be only 3-4 varients
e.g.,
Civil Variant ,VIP & Commuter >>>>Comertial and VIP varient
Maritime role
Armed Role+Coast guard because India is mostly covered with sea
Relief and rescue it also includes the ambulance role and others

 

[miroslav]

Originally posted by kashifshahzad@Nov 26 2005, 06:07 PM
Dont call me munna yaar i am experienced i am also a member in other forums but it was really surprising to know that Dhruv have 16 varients why dont they add some more like
low altitude
medium altitude etc
i think you they combine them there would be only 3-4 varients
e.g.,
Civil Variant ,VIP & Commuter >>>>Comertial and VIP varient
Maritime role
Armed Role+Coast guard because India is mostly covered with sea
Relief and rescue it also includes the ambulance role and others

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Ok I will call you generalsaab.

Is it OK?????

I will finish in a just a line about your varients doubts/claims/confusions.

Even the NAVY and Cost Guard varients have a lot of difference forget others.

Why don't you check the PDF brochures???

Regards,

Miro