SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is likely to switch to the locally developed Quartz Radome for the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. The transition is expected to take place for the second batch of 97 Tejas Mk1A aircraft, currently under consideration by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
According to sources at idrw.org, the locally developed quartz radome will soon undergo rigorous testing. If the test data meet the required performance standards and the IAF is satisfied with its capabilities, the switch from the imported Cobham-supplied radome to the indigenous version will be implemented. However, this change may not be applied to the first batch of 83 Tejas Mk1A aircraft already ordered by the IAF.
The key will be ensuring that the new radome offers at least equivalent, if not superior, performance in terms of radar transparency, structural integrity, and durability under the harsh operational conditions of a fighter jet.
The quartz radome plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal performance of the AESA radar by minimizing signal distortion and maximizing radar efficiency. If the indigenous radome meets the required specifications, it could mark a major milestone for India’s defence industry and pave the way for further technological advancements in domestic fighter jet programs.
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