Many aircraft today have better avionics than the 2005 F-22 (Rafale, F-35 and Gripen E for example).
But by the time the F-22's MLU delivers, it will climb up the ranking again.
Many aircraft today have better avionics than the 2005 F-22 (Rafale, F-35 and Gripen E for example).
But by the time the F-22's MLU delivers, it will climb up the ranking again.
I thought in addition to the MWF there's AURA. After all, the latter is key to the stealth technology which will mature in different iterations of the AMCA. I wonder how that project is progressing.
MWF is an iteration of the LCA. Larger airframe with more indigenous content like the Uttam AESA radar, maybe Kaveri if Safran is on board and fixes it, avionics and some other stealth coatings to slightly reduce the current radar signature. This means most of the technologies are mature enough with the already developed aeronautical ecosystem that we achieved with LCA even though that took a ton of time
AMCA would be on a whole new level since it's primarily aimed at stealth, internal weapons bay, sensor fusion etc which is what our research orgs are new to. It's important we bring all research orgs, universities and private Indian defence firms on board to get the ball rolling and project management is a crucial aspect in this regard
Going with the Gripen E would essentially kill the MWF and future AMCA as well along with all the aeronautical ecosystem that we developed so far with the LCA project. Even if there's a delay, we have enough capability to defend our skies with the current fighter jet inventory. Turkey is going with the TFX, Korea with the KFX and Japan with F-3 to reduce dependency on foreign countries. In my regard, going with MMRCA 2.0 for a single engine jet is a waste as well and I'd say invest that money to fastrack the development and increased production of MWF which would pave way for AMCA within a decade
I was referring to the stealth aspect. After all that's the defining characteristic of 5th gen Fighter Aircraft.
The experience will help. But it's still not a fighter jet that's been designed for high Gs and greater agility. The stealth design is all-round and completely different on AURA.
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@prajprakprakash @drdo LCA Mk-2 cockpit will be ahead of F-35. Avionics will be similar and hopefully at par with F-35. Sensor fusion is a design driver.
AMCA is aiming a little ahead of F-35. We've to demonstrate that. Automation is the bedrock. Intelligence is a design driver. ( )
Yes hal has already displayed advanced cockpit in LCA sports. If they have the technology then they must use it with MK1A.
I thought 2 side stick aircrafts use the large central single display.
Then LCA sport must have side sticks.
Irrespective of that, I thought Mk1A should have betterment than Mk1
What is this LCA Sport? It's like I20 sports. LOL!. Is this just a trainer? I've seen a youtube video about the LCA sport just assumed its fan-made. Is there anything official?
Nope. ADE.
ADA is only doing the paper design since only they have the expertise in stealth. ADE is to do everything else.
All major UAV and UCAV projects are headed by ADE. But since ADA is the designer, the first phase of the project is handled by ADA. Then the project will be transferred over to ADE for flight testing. Only DRDO can answer why they are running it this way. But of course, only ADE has the expertise necessary for UCAV testing.