LCA Tejas Mk1 & Mk1A - News and discussions
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Pandemic blues. Some subcontractors haven't been allowed to restart production in some states. There are issues sourcing raw materials. The retards.
May be. I remember a plane-load of armaments were delivered from Israel. But integration in M2000 etc is not yet started.
Does Derby ER integration needs lots of work on Tejas? Already Derby is integrated with Tejas and BVR solution. Like IAF operates many version of R27 Alamo from Su-30 MKI and Mig-29/K platform. Its all about test fire and validation. So after 27th Feb and media going bonkers,Su-30 MKI fall short of BVR solution, Very unlikely IAF will disclose any info of Derby-ER test fire from Tejas and wants desi media and PAF to remain in oblivion . It was always on card of Tejas for QRP duty.
Was that for M2000?
I think since we already integrated Derby with Elta 2032 of LCA, it would have added to LCA-IOC2(Flying Daggers) already.
May be that is the reason why LCA at Kashmir base(operational deployment)
MK1 A is needed Right Now
That Old proverb " A bird in HAND is worth Two in the Bush " describes the present situation perfectly
That is why we will import many more MiG 29s
The avionics should work out okay. Its all Israeli stuff after all. Its the airframe compatibility which should be something that needs a certification. Being a dual pulse motor, Derby-ER should have a better chance of hitting far off targets. But that means it will be somewhat heavy. How will that work out with LCA? Devil only knows.
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Weight is a non-issue. The LCA's 2 underwing hardpoints are capable of carrying loads of 1500Kg and 800Kg. The heavy point can even carry Brahmos-M. The midwing point can carry an 800L drop tank.
Weight is an issue only for the wingtip point. So is vibration.
2032 of LCA Tejas is capable enough to exploit derby ER's full range?
It a very good radar as IsAF wanted the same on their SUFAs instead of APG series but Americans did not allow it.
No, IAF wants a powerful AESA radar, and they yet to select the radar. 2032 isn't an AESA radar.
I was talking about I sraeli air force and their F-16 Sufas while purchasing late 1990 and early 2000s.
I am not aware about it, but 20+ years has passed since, my query is EL2032 is capable enough to exploit the full potential of derby IR now?
They are still using the same radar in their f-16s.
EL/M-2032 air-to-air mode has a detection and tracking range of up to 150 km, the air-to-ground mode generates high resolution radar imagery of locations at up to 150 km, and air-to-sea mode can detect and classify naval targets at ranges of up to 300 km
Their brochure says 80NM for air to air. Thats muat be the range for ideal conditions i guess. If its 80 NM i doubt it can direct Derby ER to its full range.
