You dont have javascript enabled! Please enable it!
Archives

SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

IMAGE CREDIT IN PICTURE

The Indian aviation industry witnessed a significant milestone on March 28th, 2024, with the successful maiden flight of the first Tejas Mk1A fighter jet. This marks a crucial step towards bolstering the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capabilities.

Following its successful maiden flight, the Tejas Mk1A had to undergo a series of mandatory trials. These tests were crucial in ensuring the aircraft meets all operational requirements and performs flawlessly under various conditions and also validates many of the newer technologies in the jet.

The Indian Air Force is expected to receive the first Tejas Mk1A by the end of this month, once it successfully completes the testing phase. This signifies a significant step forward in equipping the IAF with a more potent and versatile fighter jet.

The Tejas Mk1A is an upgraded variant of the indigenous Tejas Mk1 light combat aircraft. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Mk1A incorporates a host of advanced features, enhancing its overall performance and combat effectiveness.

The Mk1A is equipped with a superior Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, digital radar warning receivers, and advanced Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) air-to-air missiles. These advancements provide the IAF pilots with superior situational awareness and enhanced combat capabilities.

The Mk1A also features external self-protection jammer pods, bolstering its defensive capabilities in hostile environments.

NOTE : Article cannot be reproduced without written permission of idrw.org in any form even for YouTube Videos to avoid Copy right strikes. Websites doing illegal reproductions will get DMCA and Legal Notices.






error: <b>Alert: </b>Content selection is disabled!!