LCA Tejas Mk1 & Mk1A - News and discussions

[RationalGuy]

PLAAF's non stealth planes will also get upgrades in systems.

Tejas mk1a has similar payload &range as f16.
Despite being lot smaller and lot lighter, due to its large delta wing.
F16 also uses a more powerful engine than Tejas.

PLAAF upgrades to non stealth will not make them have a significant egde as it will basically be GaN radar instead of GaAs as well as more capable EW suites. Which we can roughly match on Mk2 and Su 30MLU. Problem is Chinese killchain assisted by AWACS, they have more AWACS of better capability as well as superior ISR in space anc via unmanned systems.

 

[Speedster1]

What good usefulness is Tejas 1a
When short legged and can't really carry long range heavy Bvrs and stand weapons for ground strikes and has limited load out

Despite its small size, the Mk1A has a range and payload comparable to the Jaguars. Mk2 will be a step-up.

 

[RationalGuy]

Despite its small size, the Mk1A has a range and payload comparable to the Jaguars. Mk2 will be a step-up.

Many guys think since Chin flew 6th gen prototypes, 4.5gen = WW1 biplanes.

 

[jmaxwell_]

MK2 can handle all the above except J20.

Mark my words, with not one but two WS-15s, and the legendary Chinese renown for parts and maintenance, the J20 will be nothing more than a hangar queen.

 

[Ashwin]

 

[Indian_Interest]

Any role our Teju played in op sindoor...?

 

[babablacksheep]

Any role our Teju played in op sindoor...?

Yes

Any role our Teju played in op sindoor...?

 

[South block]

Chalo...... Ninda be tweeting every time GE deliver one engine

https://twitter.com/x/status/1945357595973444086

 

[South block]

Best image of Tejas ever in my humble opinion.

 

[ShiroBarks]

The first set of wing assemblies for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by Larsen & Toubro, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on July 17, 2025.

Senior Vice President & Head, L&T Precision Engineering & Systems Shri Arun Ramchandani said L&T is set to supply four wing sets annually, with plans to scale up production to 12 sets per annum through advanced assembly processes and automation, he added.

Till date, the LCA Tejas Division has received structural modules of Air Intake Assemblies from Lakshmi Machine Works, Rear fuselage assembly from Alpha Tocol, Loom Assemblies from Amphenol, Fin & Rudder Assemblies from Tata Advanced Systems, Centre Fuselage Assembly from VEM Technologies and Wing Assemblies from Larsen & Toubro for the LCA Mk1A.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2145547

 

[South block]

The first set of wing assemblies for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by Larsen & Toubro, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on July 17, 2025.

Senior Vice President & Head, L&T Precision Engineering & Systems Shri Arun Ramchandani said L&T is set to supply four wing sets annually, with plans to scale up production to 12 sets per annum through advanced assembly processes and automation, he added.

Till date, the LCA Tejas Division has received structural modules of Air Intake Assemblies from Lakshmi Machine Works, Rear fuselage assembly from Alpha Tocol, Loom Assemblies from Amphenol, Fin & Rudder Assemblies from Tata Advanced Systems, Centre Fuselage Assembly from VEM Technologies and Wing Assemblies from Larsen & Toubro for the LCA Mk1A.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2145547

 

[liberalredditor]

So finally muh pvt contractor l&t delivered their unit. And muh tata hasn't delivered yet.

Mf hal gave such a good finishing despite being a lazy psu, cheers to them. They rarely do something good and we never appreciate them. Only adani and dynamic delivered their units on time

 

[Indian_Interest]

hal gave such a good finishing despite being a lazy psu, cheers to them. They rarely do something good

What about possibility of creating positive sentiment and goodwill among people for AMCA project..

 

[darshan978]

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2ND PIC IS F16 WING.

 

[ShiroBarks]

 

[marich01]

Honoured to Host DGAQA Delegation at LMW ATC We were privileged to welcomeShri Sanjay Chawla, Director General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA), Shri. Ramesh C, Addi. Director General (SZ), along with other esteemed dignitaries from HAL to LMW ATC on 17.07.2025
And Subsequently, Shri Ravi K, Director, Operations and Shri. Muhammed Abdul Salam,GM (LCA Tejas Div) visited LMW ATC on 18.7.2025 During their visit, the delegation witnessed our state-of-the-art Metallic and Composite Manufacturing Capabilities.They also reviewed the progress of the Air Intake Assembly for LCA Tejas MK1A, nderscoring our continued commitment to supporting India’s indigenous defence and aerospace programs.We deeply value the encouragement & guidance provided by the DGAQA leadership & remain focused on delivering excellence in aerospace

https://twitter.com/x/status/1947593096281395507

 

[South block]

Month is about to end

Tejas-Mk-1A roll out from Nashik this month, Astra firing likely in Aug: HAL CMD | India News - Times of India

India News: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to roll out the first LCA Tejas Mk1A from its Nashik plant by July-end, with Astra missile testing planned

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

 

[FalconSlayers]

Month is about to end

Tejas-Mk-1A roll out from Nashik this month, Astra firing likely in Aug: HAL CMD | India News - Times of India

India News: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to roll out the first LCA Tejas Mk1A from its Nashik plant by July-end, with Astra missile testing planned

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Tejas Mk 1A set for missile test ahead of IAF delivery - The Tribune

The Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet is advancing to its next phase, with testing of its onboard missiles set to begin shortly. If all goes as planned, the first batch of these jets will be handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the coming months.

www.tribuneindia.com

 

[RationalGuy]

Tejas Mk 1A set for missile test ahead of IAF delivery - The Tribune

The Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet is advancing to its next phase, with testing of its onboard missiles set to begin shortly. If all goes as planned, the first batch of these jets will be handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the coming months.

www.tribuneindia.com

I read somewhere they already had a few Mk1A ready to go.

 

[marich01]