Defense Ministry orders 97 ‘Tejas Fighter Jets’, know what are its features – News India Live

The Defense Ministry has issued a tender to state-owned Aerospace Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of indigenously developed 97 fighter jet (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas for the Indian Air Force. Defense officials gave this information. The cost of these war planes has been estimated at around Rs 67,000 crore.

The project was approved in November

The Tejas aircraft is considered very powerful for air combat and offensive air support missions while reconnaissance and anti-ship operations are its secondary roles. In November, the Defense Acquisition Council approved the project to procure 97 Tejas jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The DCA also approved the Indian Air Force’s proposal to upgrade its Su-30 fighter fleet through Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Features of this war plane

– It is an indigenous fighter aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

– This is a very light and strong fighter aircraft, even America has praised it.

According to defense experts, Tejas can carry a weight of eight to nine tonnes.

– This aircraft can carry many types of weapons and missiles like Sukhoi.

– The aircraft is equipped with critical operational capabilities of electronic radar, beyond visual range (BVR) missiles, electronic warfare (EW) suite and air-to-air refueling (AAR).

biggest feature

– This aircraft can track and attack 10 targets simultaneously.

– This plane does not need a big runway to take off.

It is noteworthy that many countries including America, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia have shown interest in purchasing this powerful war plane.

– The Air Force has displayed this aircraft in international programs like Dubai Air Show in 2021, Singapore Air Show in 2022.

Apart from this, the strength of this aircraft has been demonstrated in many international programs including the Aero India Show from 2017 to 2023.