Tejas MK1A: Enhancements
Now, we will discuss in detail of what is progress on the development of Tejas MK1A fighter. As many of you would be aware that the Tejas Mark 1A is to be fitted with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, an electronic warfare (EW) suite that includes a jammer, the Combined Interrogator and Transponder (CIT) – an IFF plus system – and a digital map generator.
The digital map generator is designed by HAL’s MCSR&DC (Mission and Combat Systems R&D Centre) which will carry the complete map data of the country and neighbouring areas. Depending upon the Tejas’ mission, it extracts the digitised map of the current mission area and transfers it to the pilots’ display, where he can easily access it.
HAL is also integrating the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) onto the Mark 1A. The ASRAAM, which has a range of 60-70 kilometres was bought by the IAF from MBDA UK, for upgrading its Jaguar fighters. Now each Tejas too will carry two of these missiles on its outboard stations.
Another small but important modification of Tejas MK1A involves reshaping of the cockpit floor to enable bigger pilots – with shoe size up to 10 to fit into the cockpit and fly the aircraft comfortably. Almost 95 per cent of all IAF pilots have shoe size near to 10.
Tejas MK1A: Latest status
As per HAL Chairman, IAF has allotted HAL a Tejas Mark 1, numbered SP-25 (series production aircraft number 25), for integrating these modifications. HAL is expected to complete the development trials of the Tejas MK1A by the end of year 2023. As per the latest update, the Tejas Mk-1A trial platform is now ready to take flight. It has been equipped with AESA radar, Interrogator and EW suite.
Tejas MK1 development nearly complete
As we all know that Indian Air Force had ordered 40 Tejas MK1 variants in the ‘initial’ and ‘full operational clearance’ configuration. It includes 16 Tejas MK1 of IOC standard, 16 Tejas MK1 of FOC standard and 8 twin seater Tejas trainer jet. If we look at the delivery of these fighter jets, all the 16 Tejas MK1 of IOC standard has been delivered to IAF. There is confirmation for the delivery of 6 Tejas MK1 of FOC standard as well. 18 LCA Trainer
With the completion of production of Tejas MK1 of FOC standard completed, HAL will be progressing on the production of 8 Trainer jets which is part of the initial order. These 8 trainers are going to be of FOC standard. Total 18 LCA trainers are planned to be delivered by the end of the financial year 2023 which does seem to be little challenging. Out of the 18 trainers, the 10 LCA trainer jets are part of the order for 83 Tejas inked during Aero India 2021.
So, we have till now discussed the production timeline of 16 IOC Tejas MK1, 16 FOC Tejas MK1, 8 LCA trainer which is part of initial order and 10 more LCA trainer which is part of recent order of 83 LCA MK1A
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