Tejas Mk-1A

Tejas Mk-1A is India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).

Features of Tejas Mk-1A

Design and Aerodynamics

  • Weight: 13.5 tons (maximum take-off), 6.5 tons (empty).
  • Dimensions: 13.2 meters long, 8.2-meter wingspan.
  • Aerodynamics: Delta wing, relaxed static stability, and fly-by-wire, enabling supermaneuverability.

Range and Endurance

  • Combat Radius: 500 km.
  • Ferry Range: 3,000 km (with external fuel tanks).
  • Endurance: Up to 3 ....
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