LCA-Tejas with IFR Probe

[RPK]

 

[Athen]

Man,I love the quality of the cockpit!!

 

[Cornered Tiger]

Same as in Mirage 2000, looking good..

 

[srshkmr]

That looks Awesome . Hope they come up with a simulator just like that . I can play ..

 

[kaykay]

So from which serial no we can expect IFR probe? 4th onward?

So from which serial no we can expect IFR probe? 4th onward?

 

[Skull and Bones]

I was hoping a retractable one, oh well.

 

[Adapter]

So from which serial no we can expect IFR probe? 4th onward?

So from which serial no we can expect IFR probe? 4th onward?

In 7th., then after FOC is complete. Probably in MK-1A.

 

[Rafael]

Noob Question : Why have they painted the aircraft when it is still under assembly?

 

[AMCA]

Noob Question : Why have they painted the aircraft when it is still under assembly?

The Aircrafts which you see here are not in assembly but those that took to the skies several times, eg: The KH-2017 which you see is the same aircraft that performed at Bahrain earlier this year. Maybe these are undergoing upgrades or are getting serviced.

 

[GuardianRED]

Noob Question : Why have they painted the aircraft when it is still under assembly?

They are not New Frames . ALL the LSP series - ALL flown before

 

[sathya]

I was hoping a retractable one, oh well.

I was hoping a retractable one, oh well.

Even Rafale don't have retractable one i guess..

 

[Skull and Bones]

Even Rafale don't have retractable one i guess..

Yes, it doesn't.

 

[Alphacharlie]

Gentlemen

Many of you might not know how many tests need to be done before IFR Probe is added :-

1) Drag- Test done in wind tunnel to start with will IFR spoil the Airfoil, also includes Induced Vibration Test
2) Stress test on Metal used for Probe.
3) Fuel Test - Connecting with Fuel Pipes and checking flow of Fluids. Stress on Fuel Pump stress at 30k Feet or 8.89Inches Hg
4) Separation Test in-case of an accident.

To name a few....Adding a Juice Straw aint that Simple.