SOURCE: AFI
In a landmark moment for India’s indigenous fighter jet program, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to unveil a 1:1 scale model of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) at Aero India 2025. This unveiling marks a significant milestone as it confirms the completion of the aircraft’s design phase and the clearance of the Critical Design Review (CDR) by the Indian Air Force (IAF), propelling the program towards its next critical phases.
The AMCA, envisioned as a fifth-generation stealth fighter, is poised to significantly enhance India’s aerial combat capabilities. The unveiling of the full-scale model at one of Asia’s largest air shows not only showcases the progress of the AMCA project but also signals to the world that India is advancing rapidly in aerospace technology and design.
“The unveiling of the AMCA model is a clear indication that we have moved past the design phase and are gearing up for the actual construction and testing,” stated an ADA official to idrw.org. The model will provide a tangible representation of what the AMCA will look like, featuring its stealth design, advanced avionics, and superior aerodynamic characteristics.
The clearance of the CDR by the IAF is a crucial step, affirming that the design meets the operational requirements set forth by the military. This approval paves the way for the manufacturing phase, where Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will play a pivotal role alongside ADA. Both organizations aim to have the AMCA’s first flight by 2028, setting an ambitious yet achievable timeline for this complex project.
Aero India 2025, with its theme centered around “Sky is not the Limit,” will be an ideal platform to display India’s latest advancements in aerospace technology. The AMCA model’s display will attract attention from defense experts, potential international partners, and technology aficionados, fostering collaborations, investments, and further development in the sector.
The AMCA project, with its multi-role capabilities, including air superiority, ground attack, and suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), is expected to be a game-changer for the IAF. Its features include stealth technology, supercruise capability, advanced sensor fusion, and the ability to carry a diverse range of armaments, making it a formidable asset in modern aerial warfare scenarios.
The unveiling also comes at a time when India is pushing for self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. The AMCA project is a testament to this vision, showcasing India’s capability to design, develop, and eventually produce one of the most advanced combat aircraft in the world.
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