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In an exciting preview of what’s to come for India’s defense aviation sector, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will be showcasing the Mock-front cockpit section of the Tejas MkII at the upcoming Aero India 2025. The highly anticipated event will take place from February 10th to February 14th, 2025, in Bengaluru, providing a platform for ADA to demonstrate significant advancements in the Tejas MkII program.
The image of the showcased mock-front cockpit section, recently released, highlights the impressive dimensions: 3427L X 1990H X 1390W, signaling the scope of ADA’s efforts in designing a state-of-the-art fighter cockpit. The mock section includes various structural components that are integral to the overall cockpit design and functionality of the upcoming Tejas MkII.
Breakdown of Cockpit Components
The Tejas MkII cockpit mock-up includes a range of intricate assemblies and structural panels:
Dummy Seats: The mock-up also includes dummy seats to simulate pilot seating, providing insights into ergonomics and spatial dynamics inside the cockpit.
LH Console Assembly: Left-hand console, which houses critical avionics, weapons control systems, and navigation aids that the pilot will use in combat situations.
RH Console Assembly: Right-hand console, designed to host throttle controls, mission-critical systems, and displays for ease of access.
Centre Console Assembly: The central console integrates various displays, mission planning systems, and the multifunction control panel, providing the pilot with a complete overview of the aircraft’s status.
LH & RH Quarter Panels: These panels are located adjacent to the pilot’s seat, incorporating additional controls and display screens for secondary systems, offering enhanced situational awareness.
MIP (Main Instrument Panel): The main instrument panel will provide the pilot with essential flight data, radar information, and a digital display for a variety of in-flight adjustments.
LAD Frame & LAD Frame Support Brackets: The LAD (Light Assembly Display) frame and its support brackets secure the primary display systems and ensure stability during high-speed maneuvers.
HUD (Head-Up Display) Mounting Brackets: These brackets are crucial for mounting the HUD, which projects critical flight and mission data directly in the pilot’s line of sight, reducing the need for pilots to look down at their instruments during combat.
ADA plans to develop four such mock-front cockpit sections for various purposes, including display, testing, and further refinements in the Tejas MkII’s design and operational features. These cockpit sections will not only serve as promotional tools but will also help engineers and technicians validate the layout and integration of advanced avionics systems in the Tejas MkII.
As one of Asia’s largest defense and aerospace exhibitions, Aero India is a vital event for showcasing the latest in military aviation technology. The Tejas MkII cockpit mock-up will be one of the highlights of the show, drawing attention from defense experts, industry stakeholders, and global partners. The event will provide ADA with an opportunity to display its progress on the Tejas MkII program and gain valuable feedback from potential users and collaborators.
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