Ada LCA Tejas
The HAL Tejas is India’s indigenous light combat aircraft, created to replace older MiG-21 fighters and build domestic aerospace capability. Its small delta wing, composite structure, and fly-by-wire controls give it a modern multirole-fighter layout. Development was long and difficult, but the Tejas entered Indian Air Force service and has continued to evolve through improved Mk 1A versions. The programme is a major milestone for India because so much of the design and production is domestic.
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The HAL Tejas is India's indigenous delta-wing fighter, developed to replace ageing MiG-21s and build domestic aerospace capability.
Specifications
| Length | 13.2 m (43 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.2 m (27 ft) |
| Height | 4.4 m (14 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 12.5 t |
| Range | 850 NM (1,574 km) |
| Maximum speed | 1,175 kt (2,176 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 52,000 ft (15,850 m) |
| Rate of climb | 53,150 ft/min (270 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 4,000 l |
| Engines | 1x General Electric F404-IN20 |
| Units built | 33 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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