Tejas LCA Mk1A

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The first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by private Indian industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Limited, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

About Tejas LCA Mk1A

• The Tejas LCA Mk1A is an advanced variant of India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
• It incorporates more than 40 improvements over the previous Tejas Mk1 variant, significantly enhancing its combat capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Key upgrades include advanced avionics suites centred around Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars such as the Israeli EL/M-2052 AESA Radar and the indigenously developed Uttam AESA Radar.
• The aircraft features an upgraded Digital Fly-by-Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC Mk1A), a Unified Electronic Warfare Suite (UEWS), and an externally mounted Advanced Self Protection Jammer pod for enhanced survivability.
• The Tejas Mk1A is equipped with nine hardpoints capable of carrying a variety of weaponry, including Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles, Air-to-Air/Ground missiles, and Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air missiles (ASRAAM).

What is Tejas LCA?

• Tejas is India's indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft designed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). 
• It entered service with the Indian Air Force (IAF) in July 2016. It has three production models: Tejas Mark 1, Mark 1A, and trainer variant.
• It aims to replace ageing fighter jets like MiG variants currently in service with the Indian Air Force.

Tejas LCA Mk1A FAQs

Q1. What is Tejas LCA Mk1A?

Ans. Tejas LCA Mk1A is an upgraded variant of India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft featuring advanced avionics systems and combat capabilities.

Q2. What is the difference between LCA Mk1A and earlier versions?

Ans. Compared to earlier versions, Tejas Mk1A has more than 40 improvements including advanced AESA radar systems, enhanced electronic warfare suites, better manoeuvrability.

Q3. Who manufactures the TEJAS LCA Mk1A?

Ans. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is the primary manufacturer of the TEJAS LCA Mk1A

Source: PIB