The Cabinet Committee on Security Affairs, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a deal of Rs 62,000 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and a 62,000 crore to purchase 97 and light fighter aircraft (LCA MK-1A). After this fighter aircraft is received by the Indian Air Force, the strength of the army will increase manifold.
Let us know that the single engine Tejas 4.5 generation delta wing is a multi -roll combat aircraft. It is designed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency ADA and HAL is building it. Tejas Mark 1A is Advance from Tejas Mark 1.
How powerful LCA MK-1A is
Tejas supersonic combat aircraft is the smallest and lightest fighter jet in this segment in the world. Its maximum speed is 1.8 Mac and its combat range is 1200 kilometers. In this, fuel can be filled in the air itself, due to which its range becomes about 3000 kilometers.
This aircraft can fly up to a height of 50,000 feet. Tejas can take off with different weapons of 6,500 kg, including rockets, air to air missiles, weapons Mark-1 and many other missiles. BrahMos NG is being prepared at the Air to Ground, including anti -radiation, anti -ship missile, prince guided bomb, laser guided bomb and unwell bombs.
MiG-21 will be retired in September
LCA MK-1A will replace the Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter jets. The fourth largest air force in the world is going to retiring its last prestigious MiG-21 fighter jets in September, which will end its 62-year journey and the Sevamti ceremony will be held in Chandigarh.
First LCA MK-1A ready to fly soon
The first LCA MK-1A, built in Nashik-based HAL’s new production line, is ready to take the first flight soon. The first LCA MK-1A manufactured in the government aircraft manufacturer Bangalore is a target of handing over to the Indian Air Force in September after a delay of nearly 18 months.
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