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Komal gupta

21/02/22 17:25 PM IST

Source: PIB

LCA TEJAS

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LCA TEJAS to participate in the Singapore Airshow -2022

About LCA Tejas

  • The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme was started by the Government of India in 1984 when they established the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to manage the LCA programme.
  • It replaced the ageing Mig 21 fighter planes.

Features

  • The lightest, smallest and tailless multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft in its class.
  • Designed to carry a range of air-to-air, air-to-surface, precision-guided, weapons.
  • Air to air refuelling capability.
  • Maximum payload capacity of 4000 kg.

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