There was a document from ADA where it shows accurate model, its somewhat aesthetically and geometrically pleasing. I think this is made in a hurry and likely not a latest version.
I remember one of my acquaintances who went to Aero India telling me that it was an older model hurriedly put on display for the event.
Depending on event they refurbish the existing models if those are regarded ok for the event use. basically prior to expo , the lab would form a committee that decide if existing models can be sent or need new model. If you visit ADA campus and get pass for all technical areas you might see many are kept there year long , some in display hall and some in storage.
It means that the lack of a jet engine is more than just a fly in the ointment (which means 'a minor problem's).What does this phrase mean?
Nice, so we can expect flight certification, development to be completed by 2033 ? This means, prototype should probably be rolled out by 2028.
no, since no contract has been signed yet and everything is in the drawing board still.
Isn't the last date of submission for the EOI August 2025, so the contract could be signed by next year, still within the 2033-2034 timeframe.
I just hope HAL doesn't get this. I would rather have some consortium made of private companies take this contract.
This tender is released again today , possibly terms are changed maybe or some error in tendering process before.
