Going by the tail code (LA5028), it looks like a FOC MK1. The 1st Mk1A tail code is LA5033 and the recently flown 2nd unit is LA5034. Plus, the positioning of the sensor/antenna on the tail (I don't know which sensor) has changed from MK1 to Mk1A.
LCA Tejas Mk1 & Mk1A - News and discussions
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5 Mk1A is ready.. isn't it better than all other jets except Rafale .. ( with opex lot less than Rafale , should be the work horse )
Place the order for additional 97 GE engines at the least..
with 24 annual rate + planned additional line (8) = 32 / year , initial order of 72 Mk1A + 10 trainers will be done in 3 years.
Place the order for additional 97 GE engines at the least..
with 24 annual rate + planned additional line (8) = 32 / year , initial order of 72 Mk1A + 10 trainers will be done in 3 years.
MK1A is still not ready. Expected to start receiving not before 2025 year end as per latest inputs. That may be the reason IAF chief was pissed at HAL.
Dual pylon with 2 Asraam..
Astra missile using Adaptor to pylon ..
Pylon for Astra has to be designed ?
This is exactly what the IAF head was talking about when he said Mk1A is still not delivered. The Mk1A, which was discussed with IAF, is a complete package with missile firing capabilities with certification, not displaying a variety of missiles on the pylon of the Mk1A. Now I am not sure what HAL has confirmed to IAF. We know these BABUs have a bad habit of nodding their heads for everything. Hope they haven't confirmed adding nuclear bombs with MK1A
^^Podded IRST, Wow! Today seems to be that day(Dr Das confirming about the alternate plan for MK1A IRST):
@marich01, @randomradio
Being saying that since long. Once again
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From what I understand in those tweets India developed Pylon cum launcher for Su30 & Astra missile.
But not developed Pylon / launcher for Tejas,
For that they made a adaptor fixing the pylon cum launcher of Su series to Tejas pylon.
Universal launcher seems to be for Su series .
App is best 
No, I was quoting on the integration of missiles like Astra MK1/2 and JDAM and Hammer on the Tejas MK1A which are commited by HAL. These should be certified before the MK1A is delivered to the IAF. You are correct; the universal adapter was an IAF project, not HAL.
Some critical MLUs of the Mk-1/Mk-1A:
