This forum is anyways dead hardly any discussion going on. Very less audience is here..Guys … can we please come back to the topic??
If we see the second video it seems that engine failed. as plane was stable everything was fine..Its safety record so far is actually commendable
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Is there a definitive breakdown about the differences in Mk.1 to 1A? I always thought 1A had long flown and that it was the version which introduced A2A refueling.
Also, MAWS was originally in scope for Mk 1A but has been kicked down the road to Mk 2, which was to be unveiled in 2022 but is now tentatively 2026. And so it continues...
Much of the ancillary 1A work involves redesigning avionics and systems in a more logical and maintainable manner.
Unfortunately ordering them in penny-packet quantities contradicts the whole purpose of developing a light fighter which could be bought en masse. When they have more than twice as many Flankers as they will have Tejas, what's the point?
But then the orders should be refelecting that replacement. Maybe not 1:1 per say but something like 1:2. Mk.2 also seems like a waste of resources. What will it offer over other types in service other than being a slightly bigger Tejas Mk.1? Rather take a step wise approach with AMCA like KF-21 and make Tejas Mk.1A the definitive version.The point is that once all the Mig-21s are gone it is not economical to fill the gaps with flankers/Rafales.
The thing was, mk.2 was a much modest aircraft with *only* a new engine and a slightly enlarged airframe. Mostly the same planform as well, and was supposed to be a beefed up version of what the mk.1a is today. Unfortunately for the IAF, the MMRCA programme ended up being a complete joke of a project and the gov. officially announced that "Tejas" would replace MMRCA. That Tejas is the new mk.2.But then the orders should be refelecting that replacement. Maybe not 1:1 per say but something like 1:2. Mk.2 also seems like a waste of resources. What will it offer over other types in service other than being a slightly bigger Tejas Mk.1? Rather take a step wise approach with AMCA like KF-21 and make Tejas Mk.1A the definitive version.
sounds quite a bit like Dassault, France and Rafale. It keeps Dassault busy and running to keep the people employed an capabilities going until FCAS arrives.So initially the Tejas was supposed to be the 2010's fighter to tide them over until the 2020's AMCA, but now AMCA is a 2030's fighter and Tejas has to last in production until then.
Politics, China acts in a very Colonial manner and the West is more likely to smile on you buying Indian than Chinese now.doesn't Nigeria already operate the JF-17? its going to be interesting seeing them in service together.
although it also begs the question, why not more JF-17
India may have offered the better deal. (ie, bribe for the officer in charge of the purchase)doesn't Nigeria already operate the JF-17? its going to be interesting seeing them in service together.
although it also begs the question, why not more JF-17
Some people are saying this would be an AMX replacement, not a F-5 one. Still, for now, I don't think this will goanywhere(the same for the Indian offer of Shvalik frigates for the Brazilian Navy).Brazilian Air Force considers Indian Tejas fighters to replace American F-5s
Brazilian Air Force considers Indian Tejas fighters to replace American F-5swww.armyrecognition.com
Not a lot of options for replacing F-5s. FA-50, M-346, or Tejas.Some people are saying this would be an AMX replacement, not a F-5 one. Still, for now, I don't think this will goanywhere(the same for the Indian offer of Shvalik frigates for the Brazilian Navy).
My guess it'll be one of those three: additional Gripens(makes more sense, but also the most expensive option), used F-16s(cheapest option), or M-346.Not a lot of options for replacing F-5s. FA-50, M-346, or Tejas.
M346 or FA50 gives you the option of getting all your fast-jet trainers up to a good standard and lightly combat-capable. At least as combat-capable as the F-5s, plus a much better radar.My guess it'll be one of those three: additional Gripens(makes more sense, but also the most expensive option), used F-16s(cheapest option), or M-346.
Moreover, from what I can see from some distance, they can hardly produce enough per year for their own AF (that is literally crumbling due to incidents caused partly by aging fleet). I don't think they will be able to properly export it without some significant investment of time and money.Really? Armyrecognition went down in quality to almost the same low level like Bulgariannonsense and whatever similar click-bait sites!
Just think about it ... how likely is it that Brazil - an operator of the Gripen - purchases a fighter in a similar class, that isn't mature and not even in service in large numbers in the own Air Force and now has issues with the engine supply. Not to speak of after-sales support and so on ...
These are just friendly talks and to tease the real options to lower the price.
On 31st april first 2 Tejas mk1A will be delivered to IAF. According to Jane's media's source in hal.
Most likely those are almost ready to be delivered but awaiting for Modi To limelight event.