Tejas completes advanced weapon trials

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Sources said the trials are important as the platform is now being tested for its conversion as a fighting machine from a successful flying platform.


Three platforms of India’s Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’ successfully completed advanced armament trials at Pokhran Ranges. Military sources confirmed to Express that this time the focus of the trials was locked on to specific modes of releasing various weapons. The current campaign saw Tejas testing various altitude and speed combinations of ‘critical nature.’

“During the just-concluded weapon trials at the forward areas of Pokhran Ranges, practice, dumb and live bombs were released. A laser-guided bomb (LGB) was also tested. The trials are important as the platform is now being tested for its conversion as a fighting machine from a successful flying platform,” sources said.

Different trials of sensors included testing of radio-altimeters, baro altitude, radars and laser. “Tejas’ limited series production (LSP) variants LSP-2, LSP-3 and LSP-5 are part of the current campaign. All modes of weapon releases and all types of sensors were tested at various points in flight envelope. The campaign team is now heading for sea trials,” sources said.

The Tejas variants flew at speeds between 900-1000 KMPH during the weapon trials, logging in total of 25 flights. In September 2011, Tejas had conducted weapon trials in Chandan and Pokhran Ranges, looked into accurate positions and target parameters.

With all the platforms put together, the Tejas programme has to its credit 1903 flights, cloaking 1120 hours, so far. Its makers in Bangalore will have to catch up with the lost time in the programme, especially after its Initial Operational Clearance (IOC-1) held in January 2011. “Currently we are looking into the major segments of IOC-2. We are hopeful of completing the IOC-2 parameters by the last quarter of this year,” sources said.

Tejas completes advanced weapon trials - The New Indian Express

 

[keerthan]

what type of missiles did tejas fired

 

[sudhir007]

what type of missiles did tejas fired

R-73 for short-range and,
Derby -- BVR

 

[Screambowl]

IAF wants Tejas to be an spaceship with photon guns , capable of cruising at warp speed.

 

[Ajaxpaul]

Whatever is the fate of LCA, it will be our own flying machine.

A lot of hard work has gone into this small fighter which nobody gave a chance.

 

[KRAIT]

IAF wants Tejas to be an spaceship with photon guns , capable of cruising at warp speed.

One of the best explanation ever read about IAF's expectations regarding Tejas.

 

[shiv]

I am just waiting for the MK-II which packs quite a lot of punch..

MK-IIs with Rafale is gonna be a true winner..

 

[Hulk]

wtf ioc2, when are we doing foc?

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

MK1 order is complete or IAF will produce more MK1?

 

[golmaal]

wtf ioc2, when are we doing foc?

I just got a call from AK that they would approve for FOC by 2020 that time LCA will get stealth features also (Invincible to naked eyes)..

 

[KRAIT]

I just got a call from AK that they would approve for FOC by 2020 that time LCA will get stealth features also (Invincible to naked eyes)..

Your posts show traits of Schizophrenia, you seem delusional. Shouldn't take it lightly.

 

[Screambowl]

I just got a call from AK that they would approve for FOC by 2020 that time LCA will get stealth features also (Invincible to naked eyes)..

and visible to blinds ?

 

[golmaal]

Your posts show traits of Schizophrenia, you seem delusional. Shouldn't take it lightly.

Man I am not against LCA.. but see what's happening.. Perhaps nobody even have any slightest idea when this will get operational with our Air force....

 

[Screambowl]

Man I am not against LCA.. but see what's happening.. Perhaps nobody even have any slightest idea when this will get operational with our Air force....

you will see the complete version in 2017 only as mk 2
FGFA, Rafaels and Mk2 will come together, till then, Mig 21 and MK1 have to do the job.

2017 is an important year as IAC 1, Arihant, ICBMs, IAC2, etc will be operational.

 

[KRAIT]

you will see the complete version in 2017 only as mk 2
FGFA, Rafaels and Mk2 will come together, till then, Mig 21 and MK1 have to do the job.

2017 is an important year as IAC 1, Arihant, ICBMs, IAC2, etc will be operational.

Slight corrections, No FGFA before 2019, IAC-2 wont be operational before 2017.