Is Tejas a good aircraft?
As a test pilot, he was in the Tejas hot seat for the fighter’s first 98 flights as the program director of the project. “Tejas is a remarkable aircraft and has the best flying record ever in the world,” Air Marshal Rajkumar told ThePrint in an interview.
Which country bought Tejas?
The IAF currently placed an order for 40 Tejas Mark 1 and 83 Tejas Mark 1A, including Tejas trainer aircraft….HAL Tejas.
| Tejas | |
|---|---|
| National origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
How many Tejas aircraft India have?
The 123 Tejas fighters on order, including 83 improved Mark 1A fighters, will make the core of the aerospace industry in terms of budget and ecosystem.
What is the cost of Tejas aircraft?
The HAL chairman and managing director said the cost for each fighter version of the four-and-half generation aircraft will be Rs 309 crore and Rs 280 crore for the trainer version.
Is Rafale better than Tejas?
Air-to-air (short-range, medium-range, and long-range), air-to-surface, laser-guided and conventional drop/launch ordnance as needed (up to 11,685lb)….Direct side-by-side comparison of two aircraft.
| Type | Dassault Rafale | HAL Tejas LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) |
|---|---|---|
| Range (km) | 3,700 | 3,200 |
Which generation is Tejas Mk2?
The 4.5 Gen Jet Fighter The Tejas Mk2 is a 4.5 generation aircraft with enhanced range and endurance.
Will India get F22 Raptor?
The state-of-the-art fighter production in India will be exclusive, that has never before been presented by any other manufacturer, said the company.
Is Rafale Stealth?
The Scalp is considered a stealthy weapon as it has a design meant to minimise its chances of radar detection and can fly at very low level. The Rafale can carry two Scalp missiles, along with three large fuel tanks, in a long-range attack configuration.