LCA NOT UP TO MARK, SEARCH ON FOR ANOTHER FIGHTER JET - Navy chief

[Hindustani78]

So no tejas for vikrant .... But hoping for rafale and tejas combo on vishal

“The present LCA Navy does not meet the carrier capability which is required by the Navy. We will continue to support the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in their efforts to develop a carrier-based fighter aircraft. At the same time we will seek aircraft elsewhere which can operate on the aircraft carrier,” Admiral Lanba told the media.

Observing that the current weight of the Naval LCA with the underpowered engine does not allow it to fly from a carrier, Admiral Lanba said, “The Navy needs a carrier-based aircraft in the timeline of the induction of the aircraft carrier.” Navy officials said the twin-engine Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft which the DRDO is planning to build could be considered if it developed a naval variant.

Already development is going on for more advance carrier based fighter aircraft.

Indian navy is interested in f35 from first day. I think India will go for f35 naval version

Navy officials said the twin-engine Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft which the DRDO is planning to build could be considered.

You are correct !!

IN already operate a very capable 4th gen fighter in Mig 29K and would definitely want to upgrade itself for future aircraft carrier. Moreover they would not like to fall behind in their acquisition of 5th gen fighter.

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A second IAC weighing 65,000 tonnes is currently in the design phase and the Navy Chief said that they would soon approach the government for approval. The Navy is looking for an alternative to the Mig-29.

 

[Dungeness]

With or without the word "yet", we get that "Naval version of LCA has failed to impress navy in its current format" and that is what the title says and what the naval officer said. He never said LCA will never impress them, did he? Would it imply never if the word "yet" is omitted? Other than giving the readers some warm fuzzy feeling in the midst of this sad news, the word "yet" makes no difference in the message delivered by the naval officer.

Now, try to apply your own brain to get it.

This is from an outsider point of view, but for Indian fan boys that "Yet" means everything. You should always tell those Lottery losers: don't worry, you just have not won the Jackpot Yet.

 

[Hindustani78]

This is from an outsider point of view, but for Indian fan boys that "Yet" means everything. You should always tell those Lottery losers: don't worry, you just have not won the Jackpot Yet.

The present LCA Navy does not meet the carrier capability which is required by the Navy.

But LCA Navy is already flying and more upgradations will be done in LCA Navy.


LCA Navy will operate from an Aircraft Carrier with a concept of Ski-jump and lands in 90 meters using an arrester hook engaging an arrestor wire on the ship.

LCA Navy is supersonic at all altitudes and has roles of Air-to-Air, Air-to-Sea and Air-to-Ground roles.

LCA Tejas rockets off the runway and into the air in mere 500 meters.

 

[Dungeness]

The present LCA Navy does not meet the carrier capability which is required by the Navy.

But LCA Navy is already flying and more upgradations will be done in LCA Navy.

Well, it takes a lot of work to turn a chicken into an eagle.

 

[deckingraj]

With or without the word "yet", we get that "Naval version of LCA has failed to impress navy in its current format" and that is what the title says and what the naval officer said. He never said LCA will never impress them, did he? Would it imply never if the word "yet" is omitted? Other than giving the readers some warm fuzzy feeling in the midst of this sad news, the word "yet" makes no difference in the message delivered by the naval officer.

Now, try to apply your own brain to get it.

Since you have implied your brain yet you don't see any difference in two below given headings then I feel sorry for you...

LCA NOT UP TO MARK, SEARCH ON FOR ANOTHER FIGHTER JET - Navy chief

LCA NOT UP TO MARK YET, SEARCH ON FOR ANOTHER FIGHTER JET - Navy chief

Let me help ...the first heading without reading the whole story says Naval LCA is going to be a dead project....the second headlines gives you an impression that setback is temporary and project is still on..so for you it might be a mere warm fuzzy feeling but not the reality...Not everyone is interested in reading the whole story and thus correct headlines are important...otherwise we can even make the headline of the thread "Nang2 is awesome smart chap"...will it make any difference to Naval Tejas story or to your IQ...no!!

 

[Hindustani78]

Since you have implied your brain yet you don't see any difference in two below given headings then I feel sorry for you...

LCA NOT UP TO MARK, SEARCH ON FOR ANOTHER FIGHTER JET - Navy chief

LCA NOT UP TO MARK YET, SEARCH ON FOR ANOTHER FIGHTER JET - Navy chief

Let me help ...the first heading without reading the whole story says Naval LCA is going to be a dead project....the second headlines gives you an impression that setback is temporary and project is still on..so for you it might be a mere warm fuzzy feeling but not the reality...Not everyone is interested in reading the whole story and thus correct headlines are important...otherwise we can even make the headline of the thread "Nang2 is awesome smart chap"...will it make any difference to Naval Tejas story or to your IQ...no!!

We will continue to support the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in their efforts to develop a carrier-based fighter aircraft. At the same time we will seek aircraft elsewhere which can operate on the aircraft carrier,” Admiral Lanba told the media.

Observing that the current weight of the Naval LCA with the underpowered engine does not allow it to fly from a carrier, Admiral Lanba said, “The Navy needs a carrier-based aircraft in the timeline of the induction of the aircraft carrier.” Navy officials said the twin-engine Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft which the DRDO is planning to build could be considered if it developed a naval variant.

Already development is going on for more advance carrier based fighter aircraft.

 

[GHOSTS]

To hell with LCA. bring in F-35 or rafaels

 

[anniyan]

Guys i think Navy is talking about LSA(Light Stealth Aircraft) which is under discussion.

Light Stealth Aircraft

 

[gslv mk3]

Is there any Tejas C? Come on man, it is about nature of usage.

Naval LCA

 

[Tameem]

Guys i think Navy is talking about LSA(Light Stealth Aircraft) which is under discussion.

Light Stealth Aircraft

Aik aur Truck ki batti....

 

[gslv mk3]

Aik aur Truck ki batti....

We aren't talking about your gyrocopter here.

 

[GORKHALI]

For what this rona dhona?? MK1 naval was never supposed to be part of AC wing , its TD to test the upcoming LCA MK2 various configuration like hot refuelling, emergency thrust ,braking,arrester wire configuration, hands free automatic takeoff and landing. Takeoff in just 240m runway with central line droptank and 2 WVR. There so many things tested in LCA naval mk1 while at best navy already ordered 6-8Mk1 for training and shore defence purpose.

 

[Skillrex]

look from your prospective you should be happy that lca probably not going to be deployed.. that means either Rafael or F35 is coming.. which is any means more deadlier and gonna be nightmare for your PN navy which already lost the race with IN.. so there is no news to be happy after all tbh ..

 

[MULUBJA]

Generally single engine fighters are not preferred for carrier operations. LCA suffers from short range because it was originally designed for Air force point defense fighter. Later on it got multi role capability. LCA MK2 navy shall be a real deal with long range 118 KN engine power.

 

[ssethii]

Guys i think Navy is talking about LSA(Light Stealth Aircraft) which is under discussion.

Light Stealth Aircraft

So DRDO and ADA have started outsourcing their work to defense forums instead.