What is the LCA Tejas?

The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas is an indigenous supersonic aircraft used by the Indian military. The Tejas is a fighter-jet and is frequently seen in the news. In this article, you can read all about the LCA Tejas from the IAS exam perspective.

Is Tejas 4th generation aircraft?

Tejas uses fourth-generation technology. Is Tejas better than Rafale? Tejas is a light combat aircraft whereas Rafale is a medium multi-role combat aircraft. Rafale has a better range than Tejas and can also carry heavier weapons. However, Tejas is cheaper to operate.

Can Tejas be used as a trainer aircraft?

Now HAL is developing another variant of the Tejas with the intent of being used as a trainer aircraft for pilots graduating from advanced jet training. This was formerly known as SpORT (Supersonic Omni-Role Trainer) but now following the international aviation conventions, is renamed as LCA Tejas “LIFT” (Lead-in Fighter Trainer).

How many Tejas are in Indian Air Force’s fleet?

The Cabinet Committee on Security has recently cleared a deal worth Rs. 48,000 crore for the acquisition of 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft for the Indian Air Force. 83 Tejas includes 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 trainer aircraft.

How good is the Tejas Mark 1-A for Indian Air Force?

New Delhi: The government has decided to induct at least seven squadrons of the made-in-India Tejas Mark 1-A Light Combat Aircraft or LCA into the Indian Air Force, to make up for a shortage of fighters. The Tejas Mark 1-A is slightly more proficient than the first-cut home-made LCA, the Tejas, but the aircraft still has some flaws.

Is Government of India planning to buy 83 Tejas aircraft?

As per recent media reports, the Government of India may soon give go-ahead for the procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk.1A. The size of the deal is likely to be more than $ 5 billion. The manufacturer of Tejas LCA Mk.1A will be Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).

What is the Tejas Mark 1-A all about?

The IAF has agreed to induct the Tejas Mark 1-A as it urgently needs more than 120 lightweight fighters to be used for air defence and to intercept enemy aircraft. A squadron has about 16 to 18 aircraft each.