They will find an indigenous route by then, but it will be delayed to the mid-40s.
Although we are working with others, we have parallel efforts of our own for other uses. Let's get a working paper design first.
They will find an indigenous route by then, but it will be delayed to the mid-40s.
Although we are working with others, we have parallel efforts of our own for other uses. Let's get a working paper design first.
This bakchodi will continue there is no end of it. Even the rookies like SK and turkey have overtaken us whereas we are still same nothing has changed.
Let's get started, it will be good if we at least construct something. There should be a time limit on the planning phase. Give our engineer a chance to build something.
Frankly . any further delay we get to experience now on would be attributed to GOI own policy of min 50-60% indigenisation / 50% Indian value addition / Import substitution / phased indigenisation related. HAL had been very happy to import anything & everything so far, but they have been told by the MoD over the past 12 months to stop importing & make locally/do the above steps etc. ADA and the indi LRU lists have lots of import substitution pending.
Even right now , say CVRDE or other lab, if they have to make an import substitution related to Tejas, for that you need to test and make the particular item and you obviously would need to import some test material, sensor, fastener or anything related that are not available within the country. So they have to write to MoD first & get a clearance, mere getting that clearance now takes 6-7 months whether it is DRDO lab or BEL/HAL whoever is doing the work. You can get idea of preplanning needed to keep in touch with schedule. Impossible to do so and maintain 3-4 year strict timeline. Local import substitution also needs time to get certified for airworthyness.
In essence, there will be significant delay, and it will be fully due to Govt own policy, which the Govt is very happy with.
Agree, It's undeniable that we are waiting for clarification on the engine deal with a better option. After the deal with the USA, MOD is just sitting on the file and not providing the required funds. There is policy paralysis. The Raksha Mantri is easily able to see the priorities. The delays are on the implementation side, which will have a cascading effect and may bring more foreign-mall into the picture.
My Dear @randomradio, What makes you so optimist about AMCA project?
Do you think ADA/DRDO is fully capable of making a stealth jet on their own ( Barring Engine)?
Modern IRST, Modern EW Suite, Sensor Fusion, RAM, RAS, Modern AESA Radar, etc....??
Yes. They have already achieved VLO modeling, which is why AMCA is in the CDR stage. And a more stealthy drone design than AMCA is already under fabrication.
Already achieved. The core technologies we have developed today for LCA Mk1A, Mk2 and MKI MLU are already more advanced than what's operational in Europe today, including quite a bit of what's on the F-35.
Radar, EW suite, cockpit etc.
The US and Europe are still using analog antennas, and we are using digital for example. Our IRST is QWIP dual channel, as is our MAWS. The others are still using single channel QWIP or dual channel MCT. Almost all countries, including India, will be introducing GaN on fighters at roughly the same time.
LCA mk1a is yet to role out, it is supposed to follow mk2. Then comes AMCA on table. Here you are talking about amca mk3.
We just trimmed original mmrca to mere 36. The mrfa RFP is yet to out, only god knows what will happen to mrfa tender, even if mrfa materialize there is no guarantee that Rafale will be shortlisted. Now here you are talking aboit Rfale f6 tech for India.
Please try to be realistic....
You start now for a program that will deliver in 10-15 years. That's how development works.
Found in a recent sow , maybe its still evolving and hence cabinet is yet to approve grant.
Possibly their own amca render or something that is kept at ADA office. I think this tender was for Vem Tech nominated.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force: DRDO is working towards indigenous development of a 5th Gen fighter Advance Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) & IAF is providing active support. Review of AMCA programme was conducted recently.
On AMCA"Many niche technologies are being developed as part of the AMCA programme. The project is aimed to achieve indigenous stealth design, engine design with super cruise and other contemporary capabilities which will be totally home grown."
On AMCA"Many niche technologies are being developed as part of the AMCA programme. The project is aimed to achieve indigenous stealth design, engine design with super cruise and other contemporary capabilities which will be totally home grown."