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01/07/23 05:26 AM IST

LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT TEJAS

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  • On 01 July 2023, the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) will complete seven years of service in the Indian Air Force.
About LCA
  • The LCA programme was started by the Government of India in 1984 when they established the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to manage the LCA programme.
  • Designed to carry a range of air-to-air, air-to-surface, precision-guided, weapons.
  • Air to air refueling capability.
  • Tejas Trainer: 2-seater operational conversion trainer for training air force pilots.
  • LCA Navy: Twin- and single-seat carrier-capable for the Indian Navy.
  • The first IAF Squadron to induct the Tejas was No 45 Squadron, the 'Flying Daggers'.
  • The Tejas Mark 1A (Mk-1A) is the most improved variety yet and is expected to begin production by 2024
  • The Mk-1A variant of Tejas can carry air-to-surface missiles, laser-guided bombs beyond visual range (BVR), air-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles and the Israeli Derby BVR missile.
  • Tejas aircraft can carry an array of modern weapons similar to those loaded onto bigger warplanes. For example, precision-guided and standoff weaponry to long-range beyond visual range missiles that can take down target planes from a safe distance.
Source- PIB

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